As certified pediatric sleep consultants, we have encountered countless parents who are eager to improve their baby's sleep patterns but are unsure if they're truly ready to embark on the journey of sleep training. It's a decision that warrants careful consideration and understanding, as sleep training is a significant step in a baby's development and can have very positive and lasting effects on their sleep habits.
Read MoreGetting support on your sleep and postpartum journey can help you strike a better balance between your life as a parent and all the other roles you have. It is possible to get a full night’s sleep and to wake up in the morning and find joy and purpose in your day. To care for your family AND yourself. And we can help you get there.
Read MoreAre Night Weaning and Sleep Training the same thing?
I’m going to answer this fast and let you know that it’s a hard NO.
Read MoreWhen pacifiers can start to become problematic is around four months, when your baby is no longer a newborn and they’ve become reliant on the pacifier to sleep and the only way to get them to fall back asleep is reinserting it continually throughout the night. The pacifier replacement game is not a fun one (IYKYK).
Read MoreSleep props aren’t bad and are often essential in those first few months, however as a baby gets closer to four to five months old, they often stop responding as well to the sleep props you’ve been using. That’s when sleep props need to be looked at and either phased out gradually or removed completely to encourage independent sleep.
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