> Month 3 Overview We do not recommend sleep coaching if: Your baby is under 18 weeks of age Has not entered the 4 month developmental stage Is experiencing challenges (not gaining weight, medical issues such as reflux, feeding difficulties, etc.) We do not recommend sleep coaching for 3 month old babies. Your baby is too young for any sleep training or overly structured sleep or feeding schedule at this age. Keep your expectations in check and don’t expect a full night of sleep or regular long naps at this age. Night sleep begins to consolidate but day sleep will still be unpredictable and unorganized. Your baby will be sleeping on average anywhere from 9-20 hours in a 24 hour period. There is a wide range so please just pay attention to your own baby and do not compare your baby to others. Your goal now is to establish one good night time stretch and have a regular bedtime and night routine and to keep baby rested and napping during the day when they are...
Evaluate Your Need for Better Sleep
I have a sleep concern: You are worried about sleep habits, association or crutches You are concerned about creating long-term sleep issues You are fine with the current situation but don’t want to continue on this way long-term ACTION: Be reassured that your baby’s sleep habits are nothing to worry about right now. If you are managing well it’s always better to wait until your baby is older. Try some coping strategies or to wait it out I have a sleep problem: You are unhappy with the current sleep situation You feel need to see improvements within the upcoming weeks or months You would like to know when you can expect changes. When you can see the light at the end of the tunnel You are ready to make changes and you would like to see results soon ACTION: Try some coping strategies in the short term Review and implement the Better Sleep Basics Prepare a sleep coaching plan and decide when you will implement it Improve the...