Teach Your Baby to Self-Soothe

Putting your baby down drowsy but awake actually trains their brain to self soothe.

When babies fall asleep in your arms then wake up alone in the crib, they panic because

their environment changed. It's like you falling asleep in your bed then waking up on

the lawn. But when they're drowsy and aware of where they are, they learn that

spot is safe. Their brain makes the connection between that space and sleep. Then when they wake

up at 3AM, they recognize where they are and can drift back off without needing you.

It's not about being harsh. It's about giving them the skill to sleep independently.

This one change transformed our nights completely.