Do Pediatricians Recommend Sleep Training?

By Sleep Training Kids

Pediatricians recommend behavioral-based sleep training to families with moderate to serious sleep disruption.

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Here are some situations and answers that can help make things clearer. 

Will the Pediatrician Recommend Sleep Training?

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The Baby’s Physical and/or Developmental Age is LESS than 4+ Months

Situation #1

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Will the Pediatrician Recommend Sleep Training?

Not yet

The Baby’s Physical and Developmental Age is MORE than 4+ Months

Situation #2

Sleep training is doable. The recommendation will depend on the family’s level of sleep disruption.

Will the Pediatrician Recommend Sleep Training?

The family is experiencing no-to-little sleep disruption.

situation #3

Sleep training is up to the parents.

Will the Pediatrician Recommend Sleep Training?

Situation #4

The family is experiencing moderate sleep disruption.

Will the Pediatrician Recommend Sleep Training?

Sleep training may be recommended but is still up to the parents.

Situation #5

The family is experiencing severe sleep disruption.

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Will the Pediatrician Recommend Sleep Training?

Sleep training may be recommended.

What Pediatricians Want Parents to Know About Sleep Training

Behavioral sleep training is safe

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Every situation is different and worth consulting with your pediatrician