SLEEP TRAINING BASICS
By Sleep Training Kids
02 Choose sleep training method that fits your goal
03 Use a method to create your sleep training plan
04 Implement & evaluate it
05 Be patient & consistent
01 Be sure it’s safe to sleep train your child
Patience
Consistency
Timing
A basic understanding of child development
Flexibility
Yes, this is going to mean a whole lot more work for you each day. But it should help you get nights back.
Have your sleep training plan written out.
Stick to your plan.
Know when you’re going to feed your baby.
Your baby is too young.
Your baby refuses to wean.
Your baby has a negative sleep association with feeding.
Your baby is a distracted eater.
Illness or a growth spurt requires more calories quickly.
Consider co-sleeping.
Part-time co-sleeping.
Separate beds, same room.
Separate beds and separate rooms.
Ask your partner for help.
In some cases, you may also ask your village and family for help.
Hang in there – and ask for help.