When Can I Start Sleep Training My Baby?
I know what it’s like to give up anything for sleep. Showers, meals, ANYTHING to get a bit more sleep and feel a bit more human. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Have you ever heard of sleep training? Let me explain how this can change your life and get you the sleep that you deserve.
What Is Sleep Training?
Sleep training is just that, a training program designed to help your baby learn how to sleep. You would never wake up one day and expect yourself to run a marathon without training, would you?
Sleep is the same way, we can’t expect our babies to just sleep without going through some sort of training process. If you don’t know where to even start, start with my e-book! It will guide you every step of the way. To me, sleep training is a blessing that has changed my life. My hope is that I can help it change yours for the better.
When Can I Start Sleep Training?
Did you know you can start the sleep training process as early as 4 weeks? Did you know you can establish healthy sleep foundations from day one? (see my First Four Weeks Guide here!) People often think you need to wait until your baby is 4 months, 6 months, or even 9 months! This simply isn’t true.
In fact, the later you start the harder it is. It’s still possible if your baby is older–don’t lose hope! But the earlier you start, the easier it will be for both you and baby. If you’ve been trying to decide when to start, start now!
Tips for Teaching Your Baby to Sleep
Do you want to know my number one tip for teaching your baby how to sleep? BE ALL IN. I can’t stress this enough. You have to commit. You have to put in the work. You have to be consistent. You can’t give up. I promise it’s worth the effort.
You’re teaching your baby a skill that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Sleep is SO important and you get the privilege of teaching them. Amazing, right?! Once your baby knows how to sleep, you can be super flexible. But you have to give it your all at the beginning to teach them how to sleep.
If the very thought of sleep training seems overwhelming to you, or if you are confused about where to start, let me help you. Start with my sleep training resources or book a virtual consultation with me today.