03/07/2025
🚨Let’s set the record straight…sleep training does NOT mean abandoning your baby 🚨
It’s about teaching them the skill of independent sleep—just like learning to walk, talk, or eat solids.
And just like with any new skill, there might be some frustration along the way (yes, some crying), but that doesn’t mean it’s harmful.
Here’s why sleep training is okay and actually beneficial:
Babies don’t come into this world knowing how to fall asleep on their own.
Sleep is a learned skill and when they wake between sleep cycles, they need to know how to get back to sleep without relying on rocking, nursing, or bouncing every time.
Teaching them this skill means they get better, more restful sleep, which leads to improved mood, growth, and development.
But let’s be real—you need sleep, too 💕 A well-rested mom is a better mom!
And let’s talk about the crying—because I know that’s what’s on your mind.
Crying is communication, not trauma.
Just like when your baby gets frustrated while learning to crawl, a little protest doesn’t mean they’re suffering—it just means they’re figuring it out!!
🔑The key is, you’re still there, supporting them.
You’re not ignoring them or leaving them alone in distress.
You’re guiding them through the process, helping them learn a skill that will serve them for life.
At the end of the day, sleep training isn’t about being cruel—it’s about being a loving, confident and responsive parent who knows that sleep is essential for everyone.
You’re not failing your baby by teaching them to sleep—you’re helping them thrive.
👉 Ready to ditch the guilt and get real about sleep training? Drop a 💤 in the comments and let’s chat!