{"id":32940,"date":"2022-08-01T06:40:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T06:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/?p=32940"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:14:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:14:19","slug":"everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything About Sleep Training for Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents have many duties and responsibilities when it comes to raising children. The most significant factors that play a role in a child&#8217;s growth and development are good nutrition and quality sleep. For this reason, from a very young age, while parents ensure that their children have a regular and balanced diet, they also dedicate time to getting the night sleep necessary for the development of their babies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many children may face some sleep disorder problems from their first years of infancy. Getting used to sleeping next to parents, not falling asleep without breastfeeding at night, and even needing the breast every time they wake up at night can cause more significant problems in the future years. The child&#8217;s inability to sleep on his own can become a problem that can be solved during infancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason, sleep training can start from early childhood, and as a result, the child will develop a good sleep habits. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how is sleep training given to babies? What are the methods applied for this purpose?<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 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.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#Babies_Sleep_Patterns\" title=\"Babies&#8217; Sleep Patterns\">Babies&#8217; Sleep Patterns<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#When_to_Start_Sleep_Training_in_Babies\" title=\"When to Start Sleep Training in Babies?\">When to Start Sleep Training in Babies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#Sleep_Routines_That_Can_Be_Applied_Before_Sleep_Training_in_Babies\" title=\"Sleep Routines That Can Be Applied Before Sleep Training in Babies\">Sleep Routines That Can Be Applied Before Sleep Training in Babies<\/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.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#What_are_the_Types_of_Sleep_Training\" title=\"What are the Types of Sleep Training?\">What are the Types of Sleep Training?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#Kim_West_Method\" title=\"Kim West Method\">Kim West Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#Ferber_Method\" title=\"Ferber Method\">Ferber Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#Tracy_Hogg_Method\" title=\"Tracy Hogg Method\">Tracy Hogg Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/everything-about-sleep-training-for-babies\/#Advice_for_Parents_When_Giving_Sleep_Training\" title=\"Advice for Parents When Giving Sleep Training\">Advice for Parents When Giving Sleep Training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Babies_Sleep_Patterns\"><\/span><strong>Babies&#8217; Sleep Patterns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most challenging issues for mothers who have just given birth in the first period is the sleep pattern of their babies. Newborns spend most of the day sleeping. However, due to their frequent eating, they wake up day and night and expect their stomachs to be full for back to sleep again. This process can be pretty tiring, especially for mothers of babies who have trouble falling asleep after waking up. For this reason, it may be desirable to create a new guide as the baby grows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the sleep pattern in babies is quite different compared to adults. Sleep has two stages, REM and deep sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the REM period, there is a transition to deep sleep. REM sleep in babies is much longer and much lighter, which is why they wake up so quickly and fall asleep so hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Start_Sleep_Training_in_Babies\"><\/span><strong>When to Start Sleep Training in Babies?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families who do not have a particular routine for their baby&#8217;s sleep have difficulties in their daily lives. For working parents, this may cause more negative consequences. It is advisable to start sleep training earlier in babies. However, before doing this, it&#8217;s necessary to know how many hours babies should sleep according to their months.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Between 0-1 month: 18-20 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Between 1-3 months: 16-18 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Between 4-6 months: 15-16 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Between 6-9 months: 14-16 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 9 months to 1-year-old: 13-15 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For 1-2 years old: Approximately 13-14 hours is considered sufficient total sleep time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the amount of sleep that babies should take daily, it would be appropriate to start Sleep Training as soon as possible to get used to this process and positively affect the baby&#8217;s development. If the question is \u201cwhen I should start sleep training for my baby?\u201d, the answer is simple, around the 4th or 6th month will be much more appropriate to fit with the progress in breastfeeding, laying, and lifting. However, after fourth month, it can be aimed for babies to sleep alone and in a pattern like adults.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_Routines_That_Can_Be_Applied_Before_Sleep_Training_in_Babies\"><\/span><strong>Sleep Routines That Can Be Applied Before Sleep Training in Babies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing some small tips before teaching the little one to sleep independently will help them complete this training in the most comfortable way. Trying something new out of the usual routine, such as waiting for the baby to fall asleep on his bed without shaking, cuddling, or petting him, can be challenging for both parties at first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, it will be of great benefit to create a few sleep routines that will help your baby understand that it is time to sleep before going to bed and, at the same time, make it easier to go to sleep by relaxing.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving your baby a short warm shower before going to bed will help them to get relax and be mellow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying a short body massage with baby oil, will relax the baby and make him sleepy. In addition, this massage is beneficial in terms of spending time with him before going to bed and the little one feels your warmth and touch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting your little one to sleep with a sleeping buddy, that is, allowing them to sleep with a small toy, doll, or plush, will make sleep training less problematic, and be accepted easier by the baby.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading fairy tales, turning on a piece of light sleep music, or humming a lullaby will help the baby, who has difficulty at first, to fall asleep more easily and feel safe with the soothing voice of the parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A routine of one or two phases similar to these practices will help the baby understand when is the time for bed, and after a certain amount of time, the baby will learn to go to bed and sleep after a shower or massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Types_of_Sleep_Training\"><\/span><strong>What are the Types of Sleep Training?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different methods applied to teach babies to sleep alone. The purpose of all these methods is to make the baby fall asleep on his own and teach him to go back to sleep even if he wakes up during the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kim_West_Method\"><\/span><strong>Kim West Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method, also known as &#8216;Controlled Distancing,&#8217; is sleep training recommended from six months and older babies, applied by parents who want to teach their baby to sleep without crying. This training requires patience and usually takes a little longer compared to other methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The training can start any night, after a short sleep routine to prepare the baby The baby will be put to bed when they are sleepy but awake. Then the parent will wait nearby the crib (sitting in a chair or somewhere comfortably), waiting for the baby to fall asleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the baby cries, the parents will pick up the baby, calm them, and put them back to bed as soon as the crying stops. They are not allowed to fall asleep on the lap but when necessary, the baby&#8217;s back can be pat on the bed, however, the touching control should be on the parent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method should be continued by moving the chair a little further each night, the act of distancing can be done in 4 stages. The chair should be positioned at the head of the bed on the first days, between the bed and the door after, following close to the door on the next days, and outside the door at the end of the training, gradually moving away as the baby gets used to it. This method takes about 1-2 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferber_Method\"><\/span><strong>Ferber Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better known as &#8216;Controlled Crying,&#8217; the parents need to resist their babies&#8217; crying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the sleep routine, the baby is put to bed, kissed, said good night, and the parent leaves the room. In the Ferber method, the baby is visited only at specific intervals. On the first day, even if the baby cries for 3 minutes, parents must wait at the door and not go in. At the end of 3 minutes, get close to the baby, calm them down without holding them in your arms and without showing excessive attention, and again leave the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cycle is repeated, trying to get the baby to fall asleep. The duration of 3 minutes should be increased by 5, 8 or 10 minutes every day. It is expected that babies will gain a habit of this method in about ten days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tracy_Hogg_Method\"><\/span><strong>Tracy Hogg Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as &#8216;Pick up, Put Down,&#8217; this method has a first step implemented as &#8216;shhh-pat.&#8217; First of all, the baby is laid on the bed after the sleep routine, and while the parents sing the shhh sound, his back is patted lightly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When this step is not practical, pick up-put down method is applied. Every time the baby cries, they are picked up without being spoken to and put into place immediately when he calms down. If the baby cries again, the same steps are repeated. In this way, after 5-15 times, the baby will sleep, and the number of cuddles will decrease with each passing day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal time for any of these methods is stated around six months or later. However, families with smaller babies who want to start sleep training can also choose the most suitable method for them and their babies.<\/span><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32942 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bebek.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Everything_About_Sleep_Training_for_Babies_2.png\" alt=\"Everything About Sleep Training for Babies\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advice_for_Parents_When_Giving_Sleep_Training\"><\/span><strong>Advice for Parents When Giving Sleep Training<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should be patient and determined.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not be easily fooled by your baby&#8217;s crying, and do not allow him to trick you into holding him in your arms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should be ensure that your baby is not in the teething period or has no discomfort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A healthy environment where your baby can sleep should be created by reviewing the selection of beds, quilts, and pillows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Objects and items that may distract your baby when he lies down, you should keep away from him during the training, if possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep training in babies can be completed at different times, or additional methods may need to be tried however the parents should be patient and give their babies time to get used to this transition during this time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Would you like to share your experiences and questions as a comment?<\/p>\n<p>Wishing you well!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents have many duties and responsibilities when it comes to raising children. 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