Resources : Goodnight Sleeptrainer

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Decide what you want Baby to associate with sleep. When he wakes up in the middle of the night, what does he see? Make an effort to put Baby to bed in this same environment.
Follow the GoodNight Sleep Method. Use your Good Night Sleep Trainer to teach Baby to fall asleep with the new sleep associations by maintaining a balance between letting her cry – so she learns to soothe herself, and providing comfort – so Baby feels your loving support.
Track your progress over time. With the Good Night Sleep Trainer, you can easily keep track of Baby's naps and nighttime wakings. Most parents see significant improvements in just 3-4 days. Within 10 days, nearly all parents report that their child is sleeping through the night.
Consistency is key. Remember that the only times you get to teach Baby how to sleep through the night is when he is actually trying to fall asleep. Once he is asleep, the teaching opportunity is over. The flip side to this is that every time Baby falls asleep, he is learning.
A Good Night's Sleep begins before bedtime. A bedtime routine conditions your child to be ready to go to sleep. Develop a routine that both you and Baby will enjoy. Some suggestions include taking a warm bath, reading books together, brushing teeth, and playing soft music. Avoid television or stimulating activities such as roughhousing. Pick a start time for your routine and try to stick to it making this time peaceful and calming.
Maintain a regular daytime schedule. Keeping a predictable schedule for feeding, naptimes, and activities during the day (on both weekdays and weekends) helps Baby to set her internal clock which will make going to sleep at night easier.
Try to identify the sleep window. Follow Baby’s lead and put your child to sleep when he is tired. If you try to put your child to bed while he is still wide awake, he won’t be able to settle down to sleep and will associate the crib with being awake. On the other hand, if you ignore your child’s cues that it’s time for bed, your child will get a “second wind” even though he would benefit from an earlier bedtime.
Parents' Prerogative: consider using a lovey. If your child is over 12 months of age, when the risk of SIDS is decreased, a special blanket or stuffed animal that has a familiar smell can help Baby feel safe and cozy in bed. Make sure the lovey is safe for infants with no small parts or long cords. The lovey should follow all the guidelines for preventing SIDS and should not be able to cover your child’s face. Talk to your pediatrician for more advice on an appropriate lovey.
Parents' Prerogative: consider adding some white noise. White noise can help drown out some background sounds, plus it reminds babies of their time safe and snug in the womb. A fan can be a good source for white noise. As an added bonus, a recent study suggests that fans may be linked to a lower risk of SIDS. If you do choose to use a fan or other white noise device, it must be left on all night and not just when your baby is falling asleep.
Hang in there! Although the steps outlined above are simple and logical, they’re not always easy. Just like learning to crawl, walk, or any other new skill, learning to go to sleep is sure to cause some tears of frustration for your baby (and sometimes some for you too). With the GoodNight Sleep Trainer, you have support every step of the way.