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Finding a sleep training plan that works for your family is half the battle. Just ask Tinyhood Sleep Consultant, Caroline Adcock. If you're looking to snag some extra ZZZs in 2018, you've most definitely come to the right place!
My son still is sleeping wonderfully during the day and about 10-11 hour stretches at night. Last couple mornings he’s been up at 4a and went in and out of sleep but never a good stretch. Playing, whining, tossing and turning. He may be teething or
Maybe just tired still from the day before. I planned to try and get him in bed earlier today to see if that helped... I’m sure he’ll learn to stretch it out - but any pointers other than patience? Thank you in advance!
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Caroline A.
Hi Megha! If you are putting him in bed early, it may be time to gradually shift bedtime a bit later by 10 min a day and see if that helps! |
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Megha Ya? I just assumed he’s overtired! He’s sooooo cranky and exhausted at 6p when we put him down and goes right to sleep. I can try for for 6:15p tonight :) |
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Caroline A.
I was assuming he’s still going to bed earlier than that- in that case get him off to bed earlier, before he’s exhausted. |
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Megha Got it! I’ll shoot for 5:45p tonight. |
My lo just started sleeping in his own crib. While I should be happy that all the work we've put in is finally paying off, I feel incredibly guilty about leaving him alone. How often would you recommend checking in on him?
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Caroline A.
Hi Hannah! There really is nothing you have to feel guilty about. I would recommend to check on him as little as possible because it can be disruptive to his sleep. Have you thought about using a video monitor? I find them to be very useful. |
My goal is to get on some semblance of a schedule in the new year. Would a pre-bed routine be a good place to start?
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Caroline A.
Hi Karla! A bedtime routine is always a good thing to have, because it provides a cue for the child that it's bedtime soon. It doesn't have to be long or elaborate, it is only important that you repeat the same steps each time! |