- Establishing early self-soothing skills is important, though the ease of learning them varies by a baby’s temperament.
- When families are exhausted, a structured approach to sleep learning can help identify which routines babies need help with and which they can do independently.
- Addressing nighttime feeding habits is essential before expecting a baby to sleep through the night.
- Gentle sleep-training methods focus on gradually reducing parental intervention rather than abruptly leaving a baby to cry.
- Tracking crying intervals and responses can help parents find a balanced, individualized approach that supports both the child and family.
Self-Soothing Sleep Routines for Your Baby
A gentle, routine-based approach that builds self-soothing skills and gradually reduces intervention can help babies learn healthier sleep habits
Geraldine Rubin, MD, Pediatrics
