Sleep training is the act of helping your baby learn good sleep habits and to sleep more independently. When you are sleep training a 6-month old, there are a few specific things to consider before you start. This article will discuss 5 things you should know before you begin sleep training your 6-month old. 1. 6-Month Old Schedules One of the most important things you should do before you start sleep training is to make sure your baby's schedule is age-appropriate and a good fit. If you
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9 Tips for Better Sleep in 2019
Happy 2019, readers! You know what they say -- new year, new start! Is your baby or toddler still struggling to take restorative naps, or maybe having a hard time sleeping through the night? Now is the time to take action! With some effort on your part (and some help from those of us here at The Baby Sleep Site®), 2019 really can be a year of peaceful sleep for your whole family. To help you achieve that great sleep you're looking for, here are 9 tips you can use to get started on
Top 25 Sleep Resources of 2018
We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we traditionally celebrate the end of the year with a roundup of our most popular articles, but this year, we're doing something even better! We've tallied the numbers, and in honor of 2018, here are our top 25 sleep resources you loved this year! Read on to learn more about our most
Why Is My Baby Still Awake?
The moment your newborn arrives to your home is a moment of pure bliss. The whole family is overwhelmed with joy. They cannot wait to hold and caress the baby for a while. But all this only lasts for a little while. When the night falls, you are on you own. As months and months go by, you realize that your baby just won’t sleep through the night. You are gradually becoming a desperate, sleep-deprived parent without the energy to cope with daily challenges. Do not wait until you collapse. Learn
5 Tips For Helping Children Fall Asleep Faster And Sleep Better
Are you struggling night after night with putting your child to sleep? Is your toddler waking up many times during the night? Does it take you more than an hour to finally see your child asleep? If these scenarios sound familiar, then what you need are some tips for helping children fall asleep faster and sleep better. With some help from The Baby Sleep Site® and our sleep experts and consultants that can solve every sleeping problem your child has, in no time will you say goodbye to the
The Ultimate Guide to Sleep Training Baby
Sleep training baby is not something parents seek out to do, but if your baby won't sleep or your baby fights sleep, then sleep training may solve your baby sleep problems. Learn the ins and outs of sleep training with this ultimate guide. What is sleep training? The term "sleep training" used to be associated with cry it out, but I would like to think that is an old definition, now. Most new parents these days understand there are a lot of different ways you can sleep train your baby
Top 10 Baby Sleep Training Dos and Dont’s
We have written many articles about sleep training from why night-weaning may be failing, the best age to start sleep training to what's the best weekday to start sleep training. We have also answered questions like whether to use cry it out for naps, what types of sleep training methods exist, and whether you should stop sleep training during separation anxiety. We obviously get a lot of questions about sleep training in our Helpdesk and we thought it would be a good idea to write up a
7 Tips on How to Make Your Baby Sleep Better
This is a guest post. Sleep is one of the essential needs for a baby to be happy and healthy. In the first few days, weeks, or months of a baby’s life, they may be fussy, unsettled, and tend to cry a lot. And the worst thing is they love to sleep during the daytime and remain wide awake in the wee hours of the night. Maybe because parents too, especially the new ones, are nervous and seem not to know what to do for their babies. Here are some tips that might help in avoiding these trying
How to Get Baby to Sleep in a Crib
Whether you were co-sleeping or bed-sharing or your baby was in a bassinet or Arms Reach Co-sleeper type of sleep space, you may now be wondering how to get baby to sleep in a crib. Let's break it down: Sleep on the crib sheets so your scent is transferred. Spend awake time and playtime in the crib. Create a consistent bedtime routine that you can follow. Start with just one sleep period. Put your baby down awake in the crib. Soothe your baby crib-side until he or she falls