sleep training

How to Teach Baby to Fall Asleep on His Own

How to Teach Baby to Fall Asleep on His Own

Falling asleep independently can be tricky business for babies. Whether you’re hoping to teach your newborn from day 1 or you’re trying to unteach and reteach your toddler, you’ll find helpful information here on what you can do to start teaching this skill ASAP!

Training Methods: Timed Checks

Training Methods: Timed Checks

This method is the medium option for sleep training. It involves laying your baby down when it's time to sleep, leaving the room to allow her the opportunity to figure out how to fall asleep on her own, and returning at timed intervals to briefly reassure her if she's crying.

Keeping Kids in Their Own Beds

Keeping Kids in Their Own Beds

When kids move from a crib to a bed, they suddenly have the freedom to leave their bed, and many kids will take advantage of this! If you want to keep your bed to yourself, follow the steps outlined in this post to teach your child to stay in her own bed.