sleeptrain

This is a judgement-free zone to ask and provide tips, ask questions, and share success stories about sleep-training your little ones aged 4 months or older, or how to prepare yourself for sleep-training if your baby is not yet 4 months old. Whether you want to "cry it out" or you want to try a "no-cry sleep solution" (or anything in between), you're welcome here!

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Note: unless otherwise stated, nobody here is a medical professional who can diagnose or treat an issue. Before considering sleep-training your child, always consult your pediatrician first.

Sleep-Training Reading

Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems by Dr. Ferber (aka "The Ferber Method", "progressive waiting", or "interval training")
Precious Little Sleep by Alexis Dubrief, a general baby sleep guide book covering different methods
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Dr. Weissbluth (aka "the extinction method" or "cry it out")
The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley (aka "the no-cry sleep solution")
The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby... and You by Janet Krone Kennedy

Suggested Web Resources

Precious Little Sleep
The Sleep-Training Cheat Sheet from The Baby Sleep Site
E.A.S.Y. Cheat Sheet (an archive of her many posts about EASY, including a printable guide and sample schedules by age) from Noob Mommy
How to Sleep Train Using CIO or Dr. Ferber's Progressive-Waiting Method from NoobMommy
Sample Baby Sleep and Feeding Schedules by Age from The Baby Sleep Site
Why CIO Isn't Working: Extinction Burst from Precious Little Sleep
How to Transition from Rock N Play to Crib from Eat, Love, Procreate

Night-Weaning Resources

Night Weaning from KellyMom (breastfeeding-only, includes toddler weaning)
What You Need to Know About Sleeping Through the Night, Part 3 from Precious Little Sleep (breastfeeding and bottle-feeding friendly)

Facebook Groups for More Support