What method of sleep training are you using? (Or plan to)

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My 5 month old slept perfectly from 2-4 months old then hit that 4 month regression and is now waking ever 1-2 hours 😩 We’re looking at sleep training now but are unsure of which method to try. Ferber (cry it out) seems to be the quickest method for the baby to learn to self soothe but not m not sure I have the heart to hear her cry without feeling terrible and running to grab her...

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My son was the same. Slept great until 4 months then up every 90 minutes. I did the Ferber method and am so happy I did. You have to be strong and commit if you’re going to do it though, this is the hard part. I tried with my first son and didn’t have the heart to let him cry. This time I have less time and I’m not messing around. Ferber and done!!!

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I did cry it out . My babe is 5 months 2 weeks old and honestly it worked amazing ! But ur right it’s not for everyone ... I had a hard time so I went up ( did not remove him from crib or room or turn on any lights etc ) just moved him back to his spot re gave him the soother made sure he was dry etc and left him be .. 20 minutes ( with me going in ofcourse ) was the longest it took ! I did this for day naps . Now he sleeps as soon as I set him down... 
I tried every option before this he NEVER slept during the day and was making himself so over tired I felt terrible ! Now we have a pretty solid day nap routine . He’s always been a decent night sleeper . Bed at 8 wakes at 1:30-2:30 ( or later ) for a feeding . Then back to bed until 6-8 depending on what time he goes to bed .. it varies with if we were in town or at home that day etc :) . 
It took about 3 days for me to get the method to work . I tried other ones for over a month! 
My doctor said it can take anywhere from 1-2 weeks or more depending on ur babe

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Wow I am right there with you! My second daughter is now 5 and a half months and since 4 months she turned into the worst sleeper ever! So clingy and will only sleep on me so I’ve resulted in putting her in bed with us all night...not ideal as I still don’t sleep well out of fear of SIDS! I tried the Ferber method during a day nap the other day and she screamed so hard for 15 minutes (with 3x 5 minute check ins) that she was so inconsolable, gagging, turning blue, couldn’t breathe and throwing up so even when I caved and put her on the breast she was still sobbing through comfort suckling and then fell asleep and continued to gently cry in her sleep for 10 minutes, it totally broke my heart and now I am petrified to try again! 
I also worry at night time she might wake my toddler if I try it again...argh...rock and a hard place!!

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I could have written your post 2 weeks ago! 2 Friday’s ago we were at our wits end, baby up like every 45 mins if I didn’t bring her into bed with me. We did Ferber and it worked in 2 days. The first night was hard, she cried for 40 mins total before she fell asleep but each time she woke up after that she put herself back to sleep before the 5 minute check in! Since then she’s slept 11+ hours most nights, sometimes waking once to eat. Now it takes her under 15 to fall asleep (on her own) for all sleep. It was AMAZING! We’re in leap 5 now and it’s definitely affecting her sleep, she was up twice last night and cried more than usual but hoping if we stay consistent she’ll get back with the program pretty easily. There are tons of you tube videos on parents vlogging their experiences and that really helped me get the courage to try it. Hope you all get some sleep soon!

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I bought the fisher price light projection  and sounds cot mobile. Worth every penny. I've never had trouble putting her to sleep. The light and nature sounds instantly makes her fall asleep and she sleeps all night for 8-10 hours without waking up

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I started sleep training when my daughter was about 3 months old because rocking, bouncing etc just wasn’t working anymore. I would lay baby down, tell her “take a nap baby, I love you” and walk away. She would cry. After about 5 minutes go back in rub her back and shake her bum just enough for her to feel movement until she got drowsy again then I’d walk out again. Repeat, repeat & repeat. The first week was hell but she quickly learned. Lay her down, and she would be passed out in 2-3 minutes without crying.

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I’m following Taking Cara Babies...it’s working out great for us so far👌🏻

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I'm using a natural approach taught by Patience Bleskan that takes advantage of babies age, weight, and development. She has a blog with some tips, but I made a consultation with her and loved it. She also does online group classes on Wednesdays that are cheaper.

What method of sleep training are you using? (Or plan to)

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