If your baby is over 6 months old and is using a pacifier, you may need to decide if it is a problem that needs addressing
during sleep coaching.
Early bedtimes are especially important
during sleep coaching as naps will likely suffer for the first several days / weeks.
With this method the parent stays with their child
during the sleep coaching process and it allows them to offer reassurance while the child learns this new skill.
This is why we encourage parents to make a gradual change that allows you to stay with your child and offer both verbal and physical reassurance
during the sleep coaching process.
With this method the parent stays with their child
during the sleep coaching process and allows you to offer physical and verbal reassurance while the child learns this new skill.
Not exact matches
When nighttime feedings are eliminated after successful
sleep coaching, a child starts to eat better
during the day.
By the end of our consultation, you will be familiar with an age - appropriate schedule for your child, be prepared to begin implementing our
sleep plan, and you will be comfortable with the techniques for
coaching your child to put him / herself to
sleep at naps and bedtime and back to
sleep during any night wakings.
A pediatric
sleep coach weighs in on how to keep your children on a bedtime schedule
during the summer.
As I mentioned before,
sleep coaching or behavioral shaping (especially if it involves crying)
during 4 - 5 months could be more challenging because your baby may take up to 6 months to develop the needed skills.
Some families decide to start
sleep coaching during a summer or winter vacation so the grown - ups won't have to juggle
sleep training with work.
We can either assist you
during the night as a postpartum doula / infant
sleep coach, or we can offer ongoing support by phone / text / email.