Don't think of it as ‘sleep training’
I'll give you the information and tools you need to move toward your child sleeping independently.
Must Have Sleep Tools
Dohm® Natural Sound Machine, Charcoal
White noise.
The No.1 item I recommend for all of my families is a continuous white noise machine. A white noise machine offers a consistent soothing sound that helps with light sleep waking’s, recreates sounds from womb, and muffles outside sounds setting a conducive sleep environment for restorative sleep.
Kyte Baby 1.0 TOG Sleep Bags
Sleep bag.
Sleep bags/sacks a great alternative to blankets! I love Kyte Baby’s line of infant sleep wear! Following the ABC’s of safe sleep by placing baby Alone, on their Back and in a Crib, your child’s crib should be free from any soft objects, toys or loose bedding. You should avoid pillows, blankets and bumper pads for the first 12 months. Additionally, using lightweight sleep wear will prevent overheating.
HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper
Bassinet.
For safe sleep, babies need to be put to sleep on their back, and on a separate sleep surface. A great option is the line of bassinets from HALOSleep! A safe, separate sleep surface close to mom with options and features tailored to you.
Anna & Eve™ Small Swaddle Strap®
Swaddle.
A departure from traditional swaddling, this swaddle strap will help lessen your little one’s startle reflex while giving their hips freedom to move naturally. After trying many swaddles, this one was by far the best in my opinion. By using the strap over a sleeper, you don’t have to worry about baby growing too long for a swaddle bag.
The Sleepout® Curtain
Blackout curtains.
A dark room is also key when creating a conducive sleep environment. By blocking out light and making the child’s room dark you will help promote melatonin production which is essential for sleep. Black out curtains will also help block excess heat from entering the room helping to maintain the ideal room temperature of 20 - 23°C (68 -72°F).
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Little Hippo Mella Clock
Toddler Clock.
The Mella by Little Hippo is a great tool for toddlers who have transitioned to a ‘big kid bed’. This will help them recognize when it is appropriate to leave their room in the morning once they have woken up.
*All listed “Sleep Tools” must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Any misuse of products causing harm or death are not the responsibility of Jessica Kortsen or What Dreams Are Made Of Sleep Consulting.
“As first time parents, we somewhat accepted that maybe we will never be able to have decent sleep since we couldn't bear the crying when we first tried sleep training our daughter... Jessica gave us the confidence to try sleep training again and supplied us with the tools we needed… She was also so flexible and understanding when the initial plan was too difficult for us to implement. She immediately gave us another option which ultimately helped our family… I couldn't thank Jessica enough for the help she extended to our family.”
— “P”, mom to 10 month old “Zora”