Our Review of the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampersᵀᴹ App

Mandy Treeby
Chief Baby Sleep Consultant

Overview of the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampersᵀᴹ Sleep Coaching App

What is Smart Sleep Coach?

The Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™ is a subscription-based app available on the Apple App Store that has helped thousands of parents solve their baby’s sleep problems, whether it be night wakings, difficult naps, early wakeups, or other issues. It uses information you provide about your baby to create a personalized sleep coaching plan and guides you step-by-step through it.

The app also includes tools like a Smart Sleep Schedule that tells you the best time for your baby to go to sleep based on their last sleep, age, and more. The Knowledge Center is full of content written by sleep experts, including pediatricians and certified sleep consultants, covering topics like sleep regressions and sleep training methods. You can even message the experts directly with questions!

How Does it Work?

First, you take a quick free quiz about your baby’s sleep. The app asks detailed questions about their environment, habits, and routine, and about your struggles. The app then uses this information to understand their biological sleep patterns and generate a personalized sleep schedule. Built by experts in baby sleep, the app leverages the latest scientific data to create a tailored sleep plan for you and your baby.

Once you download the app and activate your account, your plan is ready to go! Sleep training starts immediately, focusing first on regulating your baby’s internal clock. The Smart Sleep Schedule adjusts based on when your baby wakes up and goes to sleep, providing real-time recommendations. Daily mini-courses help coach you on teaching your baby to sleep and perfecting their sleep environment.

Finally, the app guides you through a sleep training method that suits your family, with various options beyond just "cry it out." The team of sleep consultants is available to answer any questions, making the process less stressful.

How Much Does it Cost?

The Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™ offers three subscription options: monthly, three-month, and annual plans. The three-month and annual plans come with a free 7-day trial to experience the full app before committing. The annual subscription is the most cost-effective, averaging about $10 a month. You can cancel your subscription anytime if the app isn’t for you.

Who is Your Sleep Coach?

The app, developed by Pampers™, serves as your sleep coach, with a team of experts available as needed, including a pediatrician specializing in baby sleep. The app understands your baby’s biological sleep patterns and provides tips related to their specific sleep issues. Everyone gets free access to the entire app during the 7-day trial.

Our Review of Smart Sleep Coach

Favorite features

  • Easy Tracking: The Smart Sleep Schedule auto-updates based on your baby’s sleep, notifying you when it’s time for their next nap. Tracking is simple with start and stop buttons.

  • Adaptive Schedule: The app adjusts the schedule if naps are shorter or longer than usual, helping maintain wake windows and solving nap issues. Longer, more consistent naps have been a game-changer.

  • Cost-Effective: Compared to other sleep programs and consultants, Smart Sleep Coach offers great value, providing professional knowledge at a fraction of the cost.

  • Sleep Regression Alerts: The app alerts you to potential sleep regressions and offers solutions, reducing frustration and keeping your baby on track.

  • Flexible Sleep Training Methods: The app doesn’t default to "cry it out." It starts with regulating the circadian rhythm and offers various sleep training methods based on your preferences.

Improvements

  • Additional Caregiver Access: It would be helpful to allow caregivers outside of Apple Family Sharing to track sleep directly.

  • Support for Older Children: The app currently focuses on babies under two. Expanding support for toddlers would be beneficial.

  • Android Compatibility: The app is currently not available for Android users.

The Opportunities Are Endless

Our sleep issues were common and easily fixable with structure and patience. After a month of using the Smart Sleep Coach app, we’ve seen significant improvements. I look forward to future features that might help with older children’s sleep habits.

Get Back the Sleep You Lost

Having the Smart Sleep Coach app has been key to regaining our pre-parenthood selves. It’s like having a cheerleader in your pocket, keeping us motivated and positive. There’s minimal risk in trying the Smart Sleep Coach by Pampers™—just the reward of sweet, sweet sleep!

See for yourself how the Smart Sleep Coach app can resolve your sleep issues with a free 7-day trial!

How We Wrote This Article The information in this article is based on expert advice from trusted sources like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Always consult medical professionals for diagnosis and treatment.

About Mandy Treeby

Mom of two, co-founder of the Smart Sleep Coach and a Pediatric Sleep Consultant. In working with parents & babies around the world she wants to make quality baby sleep coaching available to all.