{"id":4160,"date":"2017-07-03T03:55:45","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T03:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=4160"},"modified":"2026-01-12T20:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T12:12:31","slug":"sleep-training-your-baby-a-good-option","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/sleep-training-your-baby-a-good-option\/","title":{"rendered":"Sleep Training Your Baby: a Good Option?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sleep plays a central role in how babies grow, learn, and adapt, and it affects the wellbeing of the entire household. When nights become unpredictable and exhaustion sets in\u2014especially in families where parents and domestic helpers share caregiving\u2014many begin to wonder whether sleep training could help their baby develop more consistent sleep patterns. While some babies settle naturally, others may need gentle guidance to establish healthy routines.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/sleep-training-your-baby-a-good-option\/#What_is_sleep_training_about\" >What is sleep training about?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/sleep-training-your-baby-a-good-option\/#Why_doesnt_my_baby_sleep_all_through_the_night\" >Why doesn\u2019t my baby sleep all through the night?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/sleep-training-your-baby-a-good-option\/#Should_I_sleep_train_my_baby\" >Should I sleep train my baby?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/sleep-training-your-baby-a-good-option\/#Which_sleep_training_options_are_available\" >Which sleep training options are available?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_sleep_training_about\"><\/span>What is sleep training about?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, it is about resetting your baby\u2019s internal clock i.e. what regulates their sleep&nbsp;cycle. Sleep training consists in helping toddlers learn to fall asleep \u2013 initially with help but eventually on their own \u2013 and sleep all through the night without waking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_doesnt_my_baby_sleep_all_through_the_night\"><\/span>Why doesn\u2019t my baby sleep all through the night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many things can disturb a baby\u2019s sleep cycle \u2013 just like ours. Waking up during the night is especially common as babies start hitting several developmental milestones \u2013 such as teething, weaning or potty training. Sickness and travelling can also be factors. A (common) disorder known as \u2018separation anxiety\u2019 can be responsible for such disturbances around their 6<sup>th<\/sup> month; babies develop the ability to recognize and remember things and people and can experience anxiety when those are out of their sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_sleep_train_my_baby\"><\/span>Should I sleep train my baby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends. Obviously, if your baby already has a fairly consistent sleep pattern \u2013 some parents have it easier than others \u2013 and sleeps all through the night, there is no point in training him or her to adopt a different cycle. Experts agree that sleep training is appropriate only for toddlers with inconsistent sleep patterns when night feedings have been dropped. Before embarking upon a sleep training journey, we recommend that you consult your baby\u2019s paediatrician to make sure that no medical condition is disturbing their sleep cycle and get their avail to start the training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_sleep_training_options_are_available\"><\/span>Which sleep training options are available?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the paediatrician has given you a go, you can start trying different methods in order to find the one that works for your baby. Many techniques have been developed by sleep experts \u2013 from slowly pushing back baby\u2019s bedtime, to the \u2018cry out\u2019 strategy or the wake-to-sleep approach \u2013 among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you ask your helper to do night shift or sleep with your baby, you have to train her directly and ask her to try the sleep training techniques with your baby. Nevertheless, you have to pay attention to the minimum rest periods she needs and thus make sure that your domestic worker gets enough time off during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should definitely check out&nbsp;some of the must-reads such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-Happy-Child\/dp\/0553394800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><em>Healthy Sleeping Habits, Happy Child<\/em>&nbsp;<\/a>by Marc Weissbluth,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Solve-Your-Childs-Sleep-Problems\/dp\/0743201639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><em>Solve Your Child&#8217;s Sleep Problems&nbsp;<\/em><\/a>by Richard Ferber and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/No-Cry-Sleep-Solution-Through-Foreword-ebook\/dp\/B000OVLITC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><em>The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night<\/em><\/a>by Elizabeth Pantley to get familiar with the various (and most popular) methods out there.&nbsp;Keep in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all technique \u2013 and that what worked with your first baby might not work with your second one. Adopt a try-and-adjust approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another increasingly popular option is to resort to sleep clinics and sleep consultants \u2013 that is sleep experts who observe and correct babies\u2019 sleep pattern \u2013 to help sleep train your baby. You might want to try some of the above-mentioned methods first \u2013 especially if you are on a tight budget \u2013 as resorting to sleep experts might be a bit pricey. You can also enrol your domestic helper to a dedicated training course to learn self-settling techniques. Whatever you decide, do not go for something you are not comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that sleep training won\u2019t be effective overnight \u2013 it can take up to a few weeks \u2013 and timing is everything (do not start sleep training if you are on holidays for example). No matter what you decide, consistency, perseverance, and persistence are key!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sleep plays a central role in how babies grow, learn, and adapt, and it affects the wellbeing of the entire household. When nights become unpredictable and exhaustion sets in\u2014especially in families where parents and domestic helpers share caregiving\u2014many begin to wonder whether sleep training could help their baby develop more consistent sleep patterns. While some [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4162,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"description":"Sleep training can help babies build healthy sleep patterns. 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