Sleep training can take all forms from help with independent sleep at bedtime and through the night, weaning nighttime feeds and nap training. Typically it takes between 3 nights and 7 nights for bedtime routines, 7-14 days for consistency in overnight training including weaning feedings and 14 - 30+ days for consistency in new nap routines. All of this is based on your baby's needs, your chosen sleep method and your ability to be consistent (and stay at home) during training. This is a small investment in your time and energy for major long term lifestyle gains. Remember, babies who go to sleep independently and with ease are babies that families can travel with and babysitters are excited to watch for a much needed parents night out. You can do this!

Absolutely! There are plenty of free resources online, at the public library, and on You Tube. But…how much time will it take for you to find those resources, consume those resources, make a plan for your family, and implement the plan for your family? And, are they customized for your specific child at their particular age and their unique sleep challenges? Why not have an expert do all of that reading and learning for you and customize a plan specifically for you and your family, and be there every step of the way as you implement it? You’re busy, we all are. Allow me to walk alongside you.

Most people hear about sleep training and think of harsh routines with limited compassion or flexibility, generally with a picture of a baby crying themselves to sleep. However, Simply Babies believes in creating a plan that is just right for your baby, based on their temperament, parents’ philosophy and current family dynamics. There are 5 methods to choose from to help your child and your family get the sleep they need. These range from very little interaction with the parent to the parent staying physically present as the baby falls asleep. I’ll work with you to identify the method that suits your family’s needs and give your baby data-driven, compassionate support in these offered opportunities for self-soothing, independent sleep.

Our sleep packages vary from Newborn Care & Sleep Tips to the more commonly known Sleep Training. From 0-3 months we focus primarily on healthy sleep foundations and establishing habits that will lead to the baby's eventual ability to fall asleep independently. It is not until 4 months or 12 lbs (as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics) that we begin sleep training the child. Around 4 months (adjusted, calculated based on due date, not birth date), infant sleep changes to baby sleep, as your child’s vision increases as well as their awareness of their surroundings including lights, sounds, caregivers and day versus night. If the pediatrician gives the green light, this is a sweet spot for sleep training. However, any age (yes, even into adulthood) sleep habits can be evaluated and corrected to accommodate sleep needs and lifestyle changes.

Absolutely. Invite any parent, guardian or caregiver to the initial training session or add on a “Continued Support” package to include an additional training session with loved ones. It is imperative that for the first few weeks of sleep training, everyone is on the same page and giving the child consistent expectations for sleep routines. Children thrive on routines and even more from the safety they feel when all caregivers act in the same way: calm, loving, consistent. I truly believe it takes everyone to raise a child, my village is large including family and friends and they all subscribe to my daughter’s sleeping and feeding needs as the primary parent. I’d love to help you build that for your family as well!

Yes, in fact part of your sleep training will emphasize the importance of secure attachment styles and how to continue to build that with your child outside of falling asleep, during awake hours with engaged play and connected, loving affection. It is a myth that you will never go into your child’s room again at night. Your child feels safe with you. They will learn to self-soothe for regular sleep but if they are in need of their parent or guardian, your child will still call for you and we’ll discuss ways to differentiate those moments.

Absolutely! Every family deserves the gift of sleep. Email melissa@simplybabiessleep.com with your gift requests before purchasing! Already purchased? No problem. Connect with Melissa and we’ll get this package to you or the appropriate parent with ease!