I wanted to share our experience with sleep training. Sharing today all about what we did and how it went. I want to always preface these posts by letting you know I am sharing our journey with…

  • June 28, 2019 - 5:05 am

    Taramunda - Whilst I think the method is really good, I think Otis has a lot of credit too! He seems such a smart and sweet baby!ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2019 - 10:52 am

    Nikki - Thank you for sharing! We’re currently on day 11 of sleep training. Our son is no longer crying when we put him in his crib and is asleep within 5/6 minutes. The hard part is the wake up around 2 or 4 am. He struggles to go back to sleep and cries, which is heartbreaking. Any advice on how to help him during those wake ups? Once he’s asleep, he’ll be good until about 8/8:30.ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2019 - 11:41 am

    Michelle - I was wondering what his nap schedule is. How often does he nap during the day? Do you follow wake windows or by the clock? Thanks for sharing your experience!ReplyCancel

    • July 1, 2019 - 4:40 pm

      eat.sleep.wear. - Michelle,

      Otis usually naps from 9:30-11:30 but its flexible depending on when he wakes up. He is usually awake initially for 2.5-3 hours before his first nap and then nap 2 is typically btw 2-3pm. We really go by his cues now! xoReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2019 - 1:41 pm

    Alexa - So glad Otis sleeps well! My almost 6 month old son puts himself to sleep for naps and bedtime, but still wakes up twice a night 🙁 I had hubby go in to “pop-in” after 10 mins last night (first time we tried him going and not me), and then by another 15 min timer he was asleep…I was so proud but then he only stayed asleep 20 mins, fell back asleep within the first timer (10 mins), but woke again 20 mins later…eventually I just went in and fed him but I really think he doesn’t need 2 feeds a night. But it’s the only way he’d stay asleep 🙁 it’s hard because he’s so good at putting himself to sleep otherwise. I’m 7 weeks pregnant with baby #2 so I am EXHAUSTED, otherwise I honestly wouldn’t mind getting up with him twice a night. Sigh. Any tips? :/ so glad you shared this with us I love reading your mamma journey!ReplyCancel

  • June 28, 2019 - 2:21 pm

    Vanessa - Thank you for this! My daughter is 6 months and we’re discussing starting sleep training. Still can’t get myself to start though. Her sleep patterns are very similar to how you describe Otis’. Just a question: did you replace his pacifier when you did the pop ins? Thanks !ReplyCancel

    • July 1, 2019 - 4:42 pm

      eat.sleep.wear. - Vanessa, No we didn’t replace the pacifier after initially putting him to sleep. That is why he weaned off of it all together. Best of luck! xo, KimReplyCancel

  • August 12, 2019 - 10:59 am

    Anastasia - This was super helpful! Awesome team work 🙂
    Our little guy is now 6 months (5 adjusted) so we’ve decided to start sleep training. Last night was our first go at it and like you suggested we let him cry 5mins, went in and reassured him and then left. Within the next 10 mins he was asleep. Probably a one off thing, but not bad at all.
    Question though, he woke at 4.15am, I had to soothe him back to sleep by holding him (as we did per takingcarababies 3-4 months).
    But now that we’re sleep training, do you have any suggestion for this night waking? And did you use the same approach for his naps?
    Thanks!!ReplyCancel

    • August 13, 2019 - 2:21 pm

      eat.sleep.wear. - Yes I use the same approach for naps. And What great news it’s working well for you. So! Typically if you start the sleep training you should keep all your practices consistent for bedtime and night wakings. I would suggest reaching out to TakingCaraBabies through DM as they are SO responsive and might have some great advice for you 🙂 Best of luck with your little one!! xoxo KimReplyCancel

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