9. Sleep Training From Birth - understanding how babies learn.

Get your accompanying guide to this episode by clicking this link: 5 Simple Steps to get your baby sleeping soundly.This episode explores the topic of sleep training for babies from birth. Sarah emphasizes the importance of understanding how babies learn and using that knowledge to gently encourage them to sleep better. The conversation debunks myths and misconceptions surrounding sleep training and highlights the benefits of providing clear sleep signals and meeting the baby's basic needs. It also emphasizes the importance of sleep for both babies and parents and provides practical tips for better sleep. Overall, the conversation aims to empower parents to help their babies sleep well and enjoy their parenting journey.

Key Takeaways from this episode.

• Sleep training is about teaching babies how to go to sleep and stay asleep, and it can start from birth.
• Babies learn by spotting patterns, and parents can use this to their advantage when sleep training.
• Meeting the baby's four basic needs (well-fed, well-rested, secure, and free from pain) is crucial for successful sleep training.
• Using consistent sleep signals, such as white noise, swaddles, and bedtime routines, can help babies understand when it's time to sleep.
• Sleep is a necessity for both babies and parents, and prioritizing sleep can lead to better physical and mental well-being.

Here is the accompanying guide to this episode: 5 Simple Steps to get your baby sleeping soundly.

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