Drowsy but Awake?
Let’s talk about when to put your baby down “drowsy but awake”. It’s a term we hear often, and it simply means you rock your baby until they are drowsy, then gently set them in bed and allow them to doze off into a deep sleep on their own. But when do I recommend doing this?
My answer is simple: During the first 12 weeks:)
Once your baby is over 12 weeks, and you’ve eliminated those night feedings (if you’re using my method!) you can start putting your baby to sleep wide awake and allow them to get to the drowsy state totally on their own, and then they’ll fall asleep independently as well!
Why do I recommend dropping the “drowsy but awake” so early? Because the earlier you give your baby the time and space to fall asleep on their own, the easier it will be for them to learn how to sleep like a champ:)