Neuroscience-Trained Sleep Consultant Brings Evidence-Based Approach to Pediatric Sleep on Chicago’s North Shore
GLENVIEW, IL – June 9, 2026 – As demand grows nationwide for gentle, science-backed approaches to infant sleep, parents on Chicago’s North Shore are turning to a sleep consultant whose credentials set her apart in a largely uncredentialed industry. Nefertia “Neffie” Jones, founder of Gentle Sleep Solutions in Glenview, holds a BSc in Neuroscience and an MSc in Exercise Science alongside her certifications as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, and Postpartum Doula. She is one of the few sleep consultants serving the Chicago area whose practice is built on formal training in how the brain and body develop.
The pediatric sleep consulting field has expanded rapidly over the past decade, but most practicing consultants come from coaching or parenting backgrounds rather than from science. Jones is part of a smaller subset of consultants whose work is rooted in academic training in neuroscience and human physiology. That training shapes how she evaluates each baby’s sleep challenges, looking at the biological, developmental, and behavioral factors that drive sleep patterns rather than applying a one-size-fits-all schedule or method.
Jones’s assessment process examines five elements together: the baby’s biology and developmental stage, feeding patterns, temperament, sleep environment, and current routines. From that assessment, she builds a sleep plan tailored to the individual child rather than recommending a generic schedule. The approach is designed to identify the actual root cause of sleep disruption, which is often not what parents have been told online or by well-meaning family members.
Notably, Jones’s methodology does not use cry-it-out or any method involving extinction-based crying. Her practice is responsive to the child throughout the process, and she works directly with parents to adjust the plan in real time as the baby progresses. The gentle approach reflects a broader shift in parent preference: a growing share of families are seeking sleep support that does not require leaving a baby to cry alone, and many turn to consultants like Jones specifically to avoid those methods.
“Parents come to me exhausted, and they’ve usually tried five or six different things they read online,” said Jones. “What they need isn’t another method to add to the pile. They need someone to look at their specific baby and figure out what’s actually going on. That’s what the science training gives me. I’m not guessing, and I’m not asking them to ignore their instincts as parents.”
Gentle Sleep Solutions offers in-home consultations across Glenview and the surrounding North Shore communities, including Northbrook, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Golf, and Niles. Virtual support is available to families nationwide. Services include comprehensive sleep assessments, custom sleep plans, ongoing guidance by phone, text, and email, and specialized support for newborns, infants, and toddlers. Jones also offers downloadable resources for parents looking for guidance on common sleep challenges, including the 4-month sleep regression and early morning wakings.
“Families on the North Shore have access to outstanding healthcare and outstanding schools, and they should have access to that same level of expertise when they’re trying to help their baby sleep,” Jones said. “That’s the standard I hold this practice to.”
Most families working with Jones report meaningful progress in their baby’s sleep within the first week of following a custom plan, with continued improvement over the following one to two weeks. Consultations begin with a free initial call to discuss the family’s situation and determine the best path forward.
About Gentle Sleep Solutions
Gentle Sleep Solutions is a pediatric sleep consulting practice based in Glenview, Illinois, serving families across Chicago’s North Shore and nationwide through virtual consultations. Founded by Nefertia “Neffie” Jones, BSc Neuroscience and MSc Exercise Science, the practice provides evidence-based, gentle sleep support for newborns, infants, and toddlers. Jones is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, and Postpartum Doula with more than eight years of experience supporting families in the early months and years of parenthood. She is CPR and First Aid certified. For more information, visit https://www.neffiegentlesleepsolutions.com.
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