Baby Sleep Training Methods EXPLAINED (Ferber Method, Cry It Out Method)

[@gotemfishing2190]

My son is 2 years old. We have used the no cry method since birth. There have been some incredibly frustrating, tired and crazy nights. But I’ll have you know that most of the nights have been incredible moments of bonding and learning about each other. Now he likes to cuddle for 5-10 minutes and get up on his own, crawl into bed and pass out. I wouldn’t change any of it, it’s been a great adventure and he has felt loved and safe the whole time through.

[@littlezsleep]

I am so happy that you have found and used a method perfect for your family!!!

[@hanaben4975]

I tried Ferber method with my daughter 4 years ago and it was successful for me

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Hana! I am glad you found something that worked for your family :)

[@SDaulton]

Cry-it-out was recommended everywhere I looked/read when my first was born. Years later, I still have horrible feelings of sadness, guilt, regret, and anger for trying it. It was so extremely painful and unnatural, but the “experts” push so hard that it’s the best thing for you and your baby.

[@littlezsleep]

We never want you to feel guilt or regret during your sleep journey! My team and I are here to encourage and support you and your little one so that sleep can be a thing for your whole family! Each family is unique and we are here to help you find the best fit! 💛 If you'd like to know more about our specific programs and strategies, please reach out to us at [e-mail]!

[@vashley2277]

I tried different methods (except the cry out) to sleep training my oldest but he would resist anyway, not to mention the sleep deprivated I was. Then the second one and I choose nursing and co-sleep with him (his crib next to our bed) and both enjoy it no regrets ... now they’re preschoolers, they love their own bed, and they’re the active and outgoing kids in the block! My recommendation is don’t left them in exhaustion, don’t left him unattended, how many kids die in her crib, this season is hard but it’s short, soon they will fly. If you give them the best of yourself you will harvest the best too... God loves the little children

[@Purplelilac3406]

That’s the way nature intended it to be. That’s why it feels so easy. We love it too. Happy baby, happy mommy.

[@renuhazari544]

Thank u so so much..🙏🏼u hv no idea how much this was needed to me…I actually am very exhausted cz hvnt slept through the night from 13 months…my baby us very used to sleep by nursing only so i hv to feed him evry time he wakes up…i co slip with him…so this morning i decided that i cnt do this anymore so just an hr ago i trued CiO method n it went terribly by seing him cry for me I quit in 10 minutes…so nw i dnt knw hw long this will be like this

[@iamwhoyousayiam6773]

@@renuhazari544 I tried CiO. I lasted 2 minutes. The most heartbreaking 2 minutes of my life. Not for us. Baby cries for Mommy, baby gets Mommy.

[@renuhazari544]

@@iamwhoyousayiam6773 het good news is here i hv finally started to sleep through the night when my baby was 14 months as i stopped breastfeeding him he quickly started to sleep all night long as there was no reason for him to wake up

[@rcg224]

thank u for ur advice

[@GG-jz3ep]

Ive tried the Wake & Sleep method for two nights now as it seemed like thr best optiom for me. My baby went from waking every 30 mins to sleeping for a stretch of 3 hours 😮❤

[@littlezsleep]

I'm so glad to hear it's working for you! If you begin to experience some challenges in the future, please reach out to us at [e-mail] and we'd love to help you make sleep a thing, together! 💛

[@TinyTiana]

Best information I've gotten since I had my baby. I haven't slept in 9 months. Thank you, I'll definitely try out a method I think is best :)

[@rcg224]

what ended up happening

[@muffyrodriguez]

Ferber is the BEST!!!!! Always follow your babies cues plays a big part

[@taranicole3852]

Finally a video that makes sense! Thank you!

[@littlezsleep]

I'm so glad!!! That was my goal!!!

[@pakhitua11]

Can you do sleep training for a 18 month old?

[@littlezsleep]

YES!!!! My Toddler E-Coaching is perfect for that age!

[@Dadagagarod]

Thx for another sales pitch

[@shabnammortazavi1063]

Tnx for informing us… but im not sure yet which one is the best for a 15 month baby? Plz help me🙏

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! For a 15 month old baby, we recommend our Baby Program! This program is for 4-16 month olds! Find it here ------> www.littlezsleep.com/baby

[@camillemaecarpo664]

Just searching how long does a four month old baby sleep then there you go i came to your channel and super happy with the result just now i tried the wake and sleep method and it works . praying that may baby will totally learn how to sleep in his own after this much love thank you

[@haydengraham1554]

You’ve helped me so much. I’m so glad I found ur videos. I wish I could afford your program right now!

[@littlezsleep]

I'm so glad you found me!!! Check our website for sales that run for our programs!!

[@filipamagalhaes528]

Thank you for this has helped me a lot, my little one is 6months, would you recommend the ferber method? X

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Filipa! I teach the stay in the room method and the leave and check methods in my courses!

[@manishatulpule7222]

Informative n useful video.

[@littlezsleep]

thank you!

[@christiannalewis6514]

Is your program successful for twins sleeping in the same bedroom? I have some friends who desperately need help and I feel like your program would be so good for them

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! YES! All of my courses can be done with twins. My support team actually works with twin families very often! Here is a podcast from a few years ago where I talk with one of my sleep consultants about her twin sleep training experience! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/little-zs-sleep-podcast/id1350931749?i=1000449490237

[@lauraclarke2901]

Great video and very informative! What method is best for a 14 month old please :-)

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Laura! In my course, I use the leave and check method for a 14 month old! littlezsleep.com/baby

[@marianasofia3105]

am i the only one who was searching for shifting videos and this appeard?

[@shaleenchastellaine7073]

I have a 4 months old son who is strictly breastfed. He was slightly colic from the time he was born but it has since subsided. He needs help falling asleep for naps and bedtime. How can I teach my baby to self sooth? I want to be able just put him down and leave the room. I also feel that he is still too young to be sleeping for long stretches at a time because I worry that it will affect my milk supply. PLEASE HELP this first time mama out.

[@valanddidzchannel4837]

Have you heard of Mary-Ann Schuler a physiologist who did extensive research on the sleep training? she has video where is gives advise on how to go about it and also talks about how other sleep training can affect the baby in the long run. You will know what people have been teaching is not the best, check this out valersalima.com/baby-sleep-miracle1esuw5zs

[@MamaMaybell]

Don’t worry about the length of time your baby sleeps. Just make sure to pump!!

[@williamwillaims]

So there is no little Zs method? But instead you still recommend the feber and chair depending on age? Thank you for the video

[@littlezsleep]

There are 4 methods to sleep train that all sleep training programs utilize. Here at Little Z's we use the leave and check and stay in the room method. Ferber is a version of the leave and check method, but with that method time is increased between checks and that is not how we use this method in my courses!

[@jlp9452]

Thanks for your videos!! My 9.5 month old settles by rocking or nursing to sleep which needs to change- I tried all types of gentle training (I have to stay with him as he climbs the crib and injures himself) he cries to the point where his stomach gurgles and sounds like he’s going to throw up. He’s a very gassy baby and he then proceeds to burping for 30 min!!! I currently pat his back as he cries for 5 min then pick up and soothe until he’s drowsy then start again- but almost always I end up rocking him as it gets to the point where he’s so inconsolable even as I’m rocking him then he gets over tired and wakes every hour! Is sleep training just not for my little guy? Thanks for your help!

[@dakotamathews6808]

Please look into the long term studies of the cry it out method it’s actually incredibly harmful in the later years

[@sage3233]

None of those studies are valid. They are based on neglected children. Sleep training your child does not equate to neglect

[@universeamor5332]

Hi, how thing are doing now? Which method worked the best for you? I have a 6 months baby and my situation is EXACTLY like yours… I don’t know what to do… please, help!

[@jlp9452]

@@universeamor5332 just seeing this now for some reason- so my little guy is now almost 3 and unfortunately still needs help going to sleep. (One of us has to sit in bed with him until he falls asleep) sleep training wasn’t for him as he would get so worked up he would make himself throw up even only crying for 30 seconds! We rocked him until he was 16 months (then I got pregnant again and had to stop) and we then laid him down and would pat his bum. Then at 22 months we moved him to a big boy bed so we could lay with him as I was too pregnant to stand over a crib for so long. He also still takes about 30 min to go to sleep. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do so everyone can get some sleep! I wish you all the best! Kids sleep is the worst! Whoever came up with the expression sleep like a baby to say they got good sleep clearly never had a baby lol!

[@honey8177]

What is you tried the Ferber method but you can’t handle your baby crying? I was on the third night and I gave up and snuggled him. He was screaming crying and 4 months. It broke me.

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Amber! Great question. If Controlled Cry or Ferber methods aren't for you or your family I would recommend researching a "Gentle Sleep Coach" who would provide other methods.

[@gwendalyn3135]

How would any of these works if you have to share a room with them.

[@littlezsleep]

hey there, Grewndalyn! These same strategies apply even if you are room sharing and that is because we highly recommend blacking the room out so your little one cannot see you! You can still do both the "stay in the room/chair" method and the "leave and check" if you are room sharing in a blacked-out room.

[@xxobrittanyg]

“I have a No Idea how No Cry works.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mariaflores8299]

The cring out method do you do it while swaddle?? If baby is 7 weeks old?

[@littlezsleep]

Hi Maria! A baby cannot self soothe until 16 weeks, as a result we cannot do any formal sleep training until then. When you do decide to sleep train, you will want baby to be out of the swaddle so they can move their body and self soothe. If you are looking for some strategies to help your newborn sleep, check out my Newborn Course! littlezsleep.com/newborn

[@amrutadevare9844]

Hello I'm training baby by ferber method.on first day of nap training if baby don't sleep on first attempt then we take a break of 30-60 minutes and try for second attempt but my didn't sleep in that second attempt also..so my question is we have to continue keep trying in that same day for third attempt or we should try on next day.. please reply as soon as possible

[@t3t3ch]

Hi Becca - we have purchased the Little Z's sleep training and are nearly ready to implement. We are wondering though, how much crying is actually normal? I came into the room and he was crying very hysterically, trying to climb up the crib, I tried to shoosh and comfort and rub his back, at this point, he was actually shacking and climbing up my arm. You say that protesting is normal and crying, but feels like its beyond a protest...

[@littlezsleep]

Thanks for reaching out, Mic! If you would copy and paste your comments and questions above and then email them to support@littlezsleep, my team would LOVE to share with you what you can expect when it comes to crying once you officially begin night 1 of our program! 💛 We are thrilled for you to start and for your family to make sleep a thing!

[@sammoore4985]

Is this just at night or for naps aswell?

[@doramarcum8236]

My grandbaby is two years old, and she is so attached to the pasifier when my daughter tries to take it she screams and cries, does anyone have any idea or suggestions on what to do?

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Dora! Here is my video all about the pacifier! studio.kzbin.infoV-fWNoGXtXw/edit

[@madologo1]

Hello, what's the little z method ?

[@littlezsleep]

At Little Z's I teach the stay in the room and the leave and check method!

[@allisonclark2290]

I heard that there was something called sleep training. It is supposed to help your baby to get on the right schedule when it comes to sleeping. I want to know if anyone has heard about this.

[@muffyrodriguez]

I don’t think the Ferber , increment doesn’t make sense. It makes sense for an infant , because each increment allows them to cry a bit more in which in return gets them tired / worn out

[@missenglish8172]

I daughter is almost 3 I wonder what would work for her?

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! In my toddler and preschool programs, I teach the stay in the room method!

[@ammouraaful]

I need help! With a 1 year old, what method is best!

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! I would recommend choosing the method that fits with your parenting style and is best for your family. In my Baby Program, I teach the leave and check method for a one year old. littlezsleep.com/baby

[@creative907]

Just wondering does the same method apply to twins. Should I place them in separate rooms for sleep training because right now, they're sharing the same room in their own cribs.

[@littlezsleep]

Hey James!! Great question. You can use any of these methods for twins! Check out my video all about twin sleep training here: littlezsleep.com/blog/5-sleep-training-tips-for-twins/

[@ilyasmonia8973]

Hi there ladies!, you are all amazing and keep doing what your doing, just need some advise, we are trying this CIO method, my wifes support is not great she understandably is giving up although this is going to benefit her the most, quick questions, when she has a nap im guessing we should also put her in the crib, but when do we take her out like i dont want to take her out when shes awake and crying as she might think iv cried and they have taken me out, same thing after he nights sleep when is the right time to take her out and most importantly the first night she slept in a seating position where she has been holding the sides and then fell a sleep and she had a stiff neck, this was heartbreaking to see, what are your recommendations on the back of this please thank you so much all any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@littlezsleep]

Hey IIyas! CIO method is actually not a method I teach in my courses. If you decide you would like to continue with a CIO method, I recommend finding a plan you can follow! If you would like to try a leave and check or stay in the room method, my Baby E-Coaching will walk you through all the steps of what to do when baby is crying and when to take him out of the crib! littlezsleep.com/baby

[@annasikorskaya701]

What method would you suggest for a 5 month old who won’t sleep during the day except with getting bounced to sleep?

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Anna! My Baby E-Coaching program walks you through a step by step plan to get your little one sleeping independently! It is not Cry It Out, but it is also not a no cry sleep method. If you would like more information about our strategies, feel free to email [e-mail]!

[@lovingretro4729]

What should I do if my baby is 11 months old, takes two naps a day, and bed time is at 8? If I were to do the cry it out method, would I also do this for naps? I feel like it would make things more consistent, but also by the time he will finally fall asleep, he wouldn’t be able to have a second nap that day

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! My Baby E-Coaching teaches independent sleep for nights and naps. I teach a step by step plan on what to do when baby is protesting naps and how to offer an emergency nap! littlezsleep.com/baby

[@LOTRLoamduviel]

My husband won't let our almost 2 year old cry, he goes to let her sleep on him for both naps and night sleep sometime! I'm worried that she won't learn to self-soothe and this is a regression.

[@biancat7761]

My sister did the same. She still ll has a 6 year old waking up crying and crawling into her bed

[@Bellz89]

This was so informative! Thank you!!

[@littlezsleep]

I am glad it was helpful!

[@honestreviewer5322]

Help!! My 5 month old wakes every 30min to an hour ALL night! I’m trying Ferber but my baby usually falls back asleep on his own after less than 5min of crying each time, but how do I get him to stop waking up every 30min. I only go in twice to feed him and the rest of the night I let him self sooth but it’s still constant wakings! What do I do?!

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! I would recommend my Baby E-Coaching! Through this you will teach your baby how to sleep independently through the night with only one night feed! littlezsleep.com/baby

[@MrGolnaz86]

I’m a little confused. Could you clarify? You said you’re between Ferber and Camp… but earlier you said you don’t like the ferber... did you mean you do cry it out and camp?

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Goli! Cry it out is complete extinction. My programs do not use this method. My programs use the chair method or leave and check method depending on the age of the child. The Ferber Method is a variation of leave and check where you increase the time between checks.

[@MrGolnaz86]

@@littlezsleep I appreciate the clarity! Thank you

[@keiryosman3746]

Thank you!!!!

[@littlezsleep]

You're welcome!

[@yasmeendeis9247]

can you use any of these methods on a newborn? I'm going to be a new mama in a couple of days and I am learning about babies. Also which method is the best for training babies to sleep, because I feel that the cry out method is a little bit harsh on babies and I don't want my child to develop some emotional issues later in life because of it. can you please give me some suggestions to help me out

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Yasmeen! Congrats!!! These methods can't be used until baby is 16 weeks old or older. If you are looking for education on newborns, check out my Newborn Course! littlezsleep.com/newborn

[@mntwprincessmkabayizulu7061]

Wait until she's 6 months when she starts eating, because new born has be be breastfeed every 3 hours

[@coolinmac]

A newborn? Are you serious? Wow. What a lucky baby.

[@yasmeendeis9247]

@@coolinmac I was just asking since I'm a first time mom and I didn't know. No need for such a comment

[@rcg224]

congrats on your baby. my sons 4 months old . let me tell you just go with the flow for the first few months. worry about sleep training at 5-6 months. newborns need to be fed sometimes every 1-2hours . sometimes 2-3. my son also went through a massive growth spurt and for 6 weeks he was feeding 6oz every 2 hours. everyone told me I should sleep train him. everyone told me I was doing things wrong. but when u hear a sleeping baby's tummy every two hours you know he's waking for a reason. he gained over 3 lbs in a month and he was STARVING. not to mention it seemed he had growing pains . trust yourself and you will always know best. you may get lucky and they may be a good sleeper from the start. if I have any advice - we held my son almost 24/7 for the first two months of his life . not thr best idea as now he's very heavy. whenever they fall asleep, put them down in the bassinet . don't get them accustomed to contact napping after too long . but again. you could rlly enjoy it and see no problem. everyone is different .

[@ThePreacherman9]

If I tried the extreme cry out method it be 10 mins in before my son vomits and chokes on his vomit and I'd have to rush in and save him lol

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! There are a variety of methods so that parents can choose what works best for their family! In my courses, I teach the leave and check and stay in the room methods!

[@Gottemmm]

I have a 2 week old baby I let him cry for 3 to 5 mins so he can go to sleep. Is that fine or should I be picking him up every night? Please help this is my first child.

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! Congrats on your new baby! Newborns do not have the ability to self-soothe so they need a lot of help falling to sleep. But often they cry in their sleep and are actually not awake at all! We cannot officially sleep train until 16 weeks, but if you are looking to understand newborn sleep better and lay a great foundation for sleep, I would recommend my newborn course! littlezsleep.com/newborn

[@paulawunderlich6954]

Hi Becca, I'm looking into your programm and I was wondering if it is necessary that the baby has her own room in order to follow your plan? Unfortunately we don't have a room for her and in our city is basically impossible to find a new home (yeah it sucks). Can we use your method if we share a room? Thanks

[@whodoyouvoodoo3024]

I need help. I cosleep with my little one. I also breastfeed. I'm a first time mom so I have been allowing her to use me as a pacifier. I didn't do this on purpose. I just couldn't tell the difference in the beginning. I was afraid to take my breast from her thinking I was not allowing her to feed. Now I know she is using me as a pacifier but I have continued to allow it so I can sleep. My daughter is 9 months old and I am trying to get her to sleep alone. Does anyone have any helpful suggestions?? I would really appreciate advice from experienced moms. Thanks. God bless.

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! I recommend my Baby E-Coaching program. It is a two week program that will teach your little one how to sleep independently for nights and naps! littlezsleep.com/baby

[@kenzief7165]

Is 3 months too young for cry it out? Can you do cry it out for naps?

[@littlezsleep]

I actually don’t teach CIO! 3 months is too young to sleep train but not too young to learn basic sleep foundations! Check out our Sleep Society to get access to our Newborn Course AND videos on what changes at 3..4..5..6 months and beyond!!!

[@mercysalgado7756]

I have a 10 month old how long would it take ? Weeks or months for him to sleep ? He doesn’t sleep good at all

[@aalaaahmed3084]

my baby is 6 months old she was perfect at sleeping but suddenly since 1 month she hasnt sleep even the naps maximum 5 minutes and then wake up crying what should I do please

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! If you are wanting your little one to sleep independently for nights and naps, I recommend jumping in to my Baby E-Coaching! This is a 2 week program that gives you a plan to teach your little one to sleep! littlezsleep.com/baby

[@sonnikagillespie292]

Sound like now body really know. Figure out yourself what your baba needs and work for him.

[@littlezsleep]

Hey there! Actually, we do know that sleep is the foundation of our health and wellness. If a family chooses to sleep train baby there are only 4 methods available. Every family can decide what works best for them and their sleep philosophies.

[@bree4174]

Tried the cry it out and my 8 month.old just threw himself against his crib. Knocking his head so hard. I felt so bad

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Bree! Thanks for being here with us. It sounds like the CIO method wasn't the right fit for your family, and that's okay! This is why there are options!! I hope this was helpful in understanding what sleep training options ARE out there! 💛

[@bree4174]

@@littlezsleep I tried the Ferber and it has been going amazing! 3 nights in a row of 12 hours sleeps! Thank you ❤️

[@cheriek3872]

What about for a 6 yr old that can’t fall asleep without me in the room and still comes in my bed every night? Help!! 😭

[@thighsquish6565]

My mom used to let me sleep in the floor of her room sometimes and most nights we would read together until I was tired. I grew out of it eventually :)

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

Rapid return technique put child in bed say goodnight come out. 1st time they come out say it’s bed time darling and put them back 2nd time say bedtime and put them back 3rd time say nothing and just keep putting them back

[@Abagale2014]

I tried the cry it out method for almost a year with out relenting and my son just turned two! No success!!! It’s never worked! I’m desperate for something!

[@shadowoc91]

Is cry it out okay with a 6 month old?

[@littlezsleep]

Hey Josh! Cry it out is a method for sleep training. But it is not a method that I teach within my courses. If you are looking to do CIO with your child, I recommend finding a plan that you can follow.

[@Kindmanwithhopes]

what is young babies?

[@ashleys6768]

I have a 1 year old that wakes up 3x during the night. I’m doing the traditional method. Cry it out.

[@Dr_Chris_Evans]

@Phelo Tarot Guidance how did you get on? I can see it’s 4 months since you commented. Did it work? Looking at methods at the moment…

[@ashleybombande504]

Is two years old to old to do the cry it out xx

[@timbermalcolm8722]

I use the cry it out method on all my kids. Nothing at all wrong with letting them cry if nothing is physically wrong.

[@mariaflores8299]

What age did you started

[@erikg88]

May not be physically wrong. But psychological is another subject. I guess we'll have to wait and see how anxious your kids become as adults.

[@timbermalcolm8722]

@@erikg88 they wont. Because my kids arent wimps

[@erikg88]

@@timbermalcolm8722 ah! Well, with that attitude, they definitely will. Good luck! 🙃

[@erikg88]

@ippos_khloros there is plenty of mental experts that have provided thr proof a human body goes through when left to cry and the high blood pressure it creates. Again, if you want to let your child figure out sleeping by letting them cry, do NOT be surprised when their personality is off when they are older. You're also a lazy parent if you let them cry.

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

Put baby in it’s own bed from day one and you never have to sleep train

[@danielareynoso.r]

I did that and guess what? It didn't work 🥴

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

@@danielareynoso.r then you didnt do it right

[@isakodaa]

Not all babies are the same…have some empathy 😒