Practice for your baby to sleep by himself: The secret of the let your baby cry method

In addition to taking steps in sequence, the following tips will help you increase your chances of success with the "let your baby cry" method.

Develop a bedtime schedule for your baby before you try this method of self-sleep. Try to stick to it, like taking a bath, reading a book, singing a lullaby and then sleeping. Maintain that schedule every night. This helps your baby know exactly what will happen next. You can do the same with your baby's naps.

Start with the “let the baby cry” approach when you and your husband are prepared. You should not decide to let your baby sleep by himself when his husband is on business, when there are guests at your house. Should discuss the plan with her husband, make sure both understand and agree to implement. It's a way of supporting each other if you get stuck.

Once you have developed the plan, stick to it: Parents who have trained their babies to sleep by this method all agree that consistency is the key to success. If you realize your baby is not physically and mentally ready, you can delay it for a few weeks before trying again. Another thing is if your baby wakes up early in the morning, you may want to pick it up right away. If you do, the effort you put in will pour the river into the ocean and you will have to start over.

You may experience a bit of sleep loss. Therefore, it is a good idea to start the “let your baby cry” approach on a night when you are ready to sleep less than usual. For example, if you've been working a whole week, you might want to start teaching your baby to fall asleep on Friday night, so that you can make up for the two weekends.

One of the challenges with this method is being patient with your baby's crying

Brace yourself for a few tough nights: We all know that it's uncomfortable to hear your baby cry. In the meantime, set a timer, go to another corner of the house or play music so you don't hear your baby crying. The first few nights of practicing sleeping on your baby can be difficult. Try to relax, thinking that it will all be over, everyone in the house will sleep more easily and happily. By doing this, you will gain more motivation and determination.

Couple working together:   In the meantime, do something fun with your husband, like playing cards or listening to music. If after a while you still can't stand the crying, let your husband do it for you. You can go for a walk or take a warm bath. When you feel comfortable, you can take turns for your husband.

Adjust the method to suit your family:  If you want to try this method but find it too rigid, you can take a more gentler approach. For example, you could extend the recurring time in this method from 7 days to 14 days, increasing the waiting time every 2 nights instead of every night. Remember, your important goal is to give you and your baby a good night's sleep.