FAQ
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When should I start sleep coaching?
There’s no wrong time to begin; it’s never too late. You can start shaping sleep from the moment your baby is born to establish a strong foundation. My methods will be tailored to your child’s age, personality, and your parenting philosophy. We can begin sleep training as early as 4-5 months. I specialize in helping babies and toddlers from birth to 4 years old.
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What sleep training methods do you use?
Each plan is tailored to meet your child's needs and your family's sleep goals. I do not incorporate cry-it-out in my approach. Instead, I offer options that resonate with your parenting style and your child's temperament, ranging from gentle techniques to more direct methods. I can modify any sleep strategy to ensure it feels comfortable for you while taking your child's unique personality into account. Even with the gentlest approaches, some crying may happen—not out of fear or hunger, but as a way for your child to express themselves during the transition. While we don't want to eliminate crying entirely, as it's a form of communication, my holistic approach focuses on understanding the different types of cries and providing support when needed. I can help minimize crying by aligning a sleep method with both you and your child.
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Can I continue to room share?
Yes! If you wish to continue room sharing with your baby during sleep training, it’s still possible to teach them to self-soothe independently. However, I do recommend that after your child turns 1, they tend to sleep better in their own safe sleep space in their own room.
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Can I continue bed-sharing?
My plans are designed to help your child learn to sleep independently in their own sleep space.
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How long does it take?
It depends on your child’s age, the method you choose, your consistency in following the plan, and your baby's unique needs. Positive changes can typically be observed within 1-2 weeks, and often you see improvements sooner. Depending which method you choose - often, under a week if you are able to follow the plan to a T.
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Can I help drop night feeds?
Absolutely! Sleep training doesn’t have to mean night weaning if you're not ready for that yet. Whenever you feel ready, we can approach gradual night weaning while considering your baby’s developmental stage.