How The Extinction Burst Affects Sleep Training
The Impact of an Extinction Burst on Sleep Training Success Extinction bursts can make parents feel like the method “isn’t working,” and that can be incredibly disheartening.It’s super common for parents to throw in the towel during this period. However, this is where consistency becomes key to getting through the extinction burst and back to […]
Why I Love the SNOO Bassinet for the First Few Months of Life
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re expecting a baby and wondering if it is worth to make the investment into this expensive bassinet. I mean, when it comes to go sleep, for some there isn’t a price parents aren’t willing to pay and navigating sleep can be one of the most daunting parts of […]
What Is Sleep Training? A Guide for Tired Parents Who Just Want Sleep
Sleep training can feel like a loaded term — especially when you’re in the thick of sleepless nights, middle-of-the-night rocking sessions, or short cat naps that leave everyone cranky. There’s a lot of noise out there about sleep training, and chances are, you’ve heard a wide range of opinions: some swear by it, others are […]
What If Sleep Training Doesn’t Work?
The Main Reasons Why Sleep Training Might Not Be Working for Your Baby If sleep training isn’t working, it can be incredibly frustrating, stressful and discouraging. I am of the belief that every baby is capable of learning the skill of sleeping independently. However, if you are having difficulty with sleep training and still experiencing […]
How to Transition From the SNOO to the Crib
The SNOO is a wonderful tool for those sleepless newborn days when sleep training isn’t an option yet. I actually used it myself for my second daughter and despite knowing all the ways to build healthy sleep habits from the start, it was worth the investment. In a nutshell, if your baby responds well to […]
How Long Does Sleep Training Take?
This is one of the number one questions that parents ask me during our one hour consultation. There are so many times in my role as a certified sleep consultant that I wish I could give my clients a clear cut and dry answer by being able to look into the future. The answer is […]