Let’s be clear: there is no such thing as “no-cry” sleep coaching. Methods that claim to be “no cry” just mean that before your baby has a chance to cry, you intervene, which may work for some families, but it can be a frustratingly long process. That being said, the gentle sleep coaching methods presented in Gentle Baby Solutions are as close to no-cry as you can get while still gently sleep coaching. Because your baby is not quite 6 months old (soon!), we’ve chosen methods that allow a slower start to sleep training. If you’ve been putting the sleep shaping tips into practice as you’ve gone through the course, you’re already ahead of the game. Know that if your baby tends to cry regardless of being in your arms or not, then you should probably prepare for some crying. We are not recommending that you leave your baby to cry in their bed, especially at this age. The aim of sleep coaching is to help babies learn to fall asleep without parental assistance,...

> 4 Month Overview Sleep needs range from 13.1 to 16 hours of combined daytime and nighttime sleep. Average night sleep: 9.5-10.5 hours (usually with 1-3 feeds) Average day sleep: 4-5 hours over 3-5 naps Average wakeful window: 1.5-2 hours after a restorative sleep Sleep cycles change, making it easier to wake up during sleep stage transitions. Melatonin secretion rises and non-REM sleep increases so babies start to sleep deeper.                   More Tips from The Sleep Coaches: Partial arousals are more distinct and babies can wake as they shift sleep phases. Naps start to become more organized, especially the morning nap. Most babies will wake 1-3 times each night for a feeding. Some babies may be able sleep one longer stretch, often four or more hours at...