@wellrestedweeones: Feeding, rocking, & holding to sleep associations are common! Why are they such a big deal? 😴 As tired parents we try to help our baby fall asleep at bedtime and overnight in the fastest way possible to maximize our own sleep! But over time feeding, rocking, & holding to sleep turn into a sleep association that has to be done every time to fall asleep. These are all things our baby can’t do for themselves, so we continue to do these interventions because they tend to work well…UNTIL they DON’T. Over time, many babies will start to take more and more rocking to fall asleep or will wake and cry when you try to transfer from the breast/bottle to the crib and then you end up repeating the same thing until they’re finally in a deep enough sleep. BUT, then it happens again at midnight, 2, and 4 am! 😵‍💫😴 ➕Many parents feel stuck with how to break this pattern. Your baby needs a solid routine that cues their brain that it’s time for sleep, but it’s important that they learn how to fall asleep independently. Meaning eyes open when you lay them in the crib and they fall asleep after being laid IN THE CRIB. If that’s not happening the bedtime resistance and overnight wake ups will continue until you make a change! What matters is if it’s working for you or not! ‼️ It is possible to have a baby that falls asleep independently and sleeps 11-12 hours overnight! 🆘 If bedtime is a struggle or multiple wake ups overnight with lots of effort to get baby to sleep my Well Rested sleep courses can HELP your baby fall asleep independently, sleep through night, and take more predictable naps! 1:1 coaching starting at 3 months! Personalized and comprehensive support for 10 days! Link in bio #babysleep #babytips #sleeptraining

Katy—Baby Sleep Coach

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