An important skill to develop
Self soothing is an important skill for babies to develop, as it helps them to regulate their emotions and can lead to better sleep habits. It can be a difficult skill to teach, however, and parents may need to be patient and consistent while teaching their baby how to self soothe.
Babies can become more independent
Self soothing can help babies become more independent and develop a sense of control over their own emotions. It gives them the ability to calm themselves down in stressful situations, which can benefit them in the long run. For instance, a baby who can self soothe is better able to cope with changes in the environment or transitions between activities.
It develops better sleep habits
It can also help babies develop better sleep habits. When babies are able to calm themselves down, they are better able to fall asleep without needing their parents to rock them or stay in the room until they fall asleep. This can lead to better sleep patterns and less disruption in the night.
More secure relationships
In addition, self soothing can help babies become more secure in their relationships with their parents and caregivers. When they are able to calm themselves down, they are less likely to become overly dependent on their parents for emotional support, and instead, can begin to form a secure attachment.
It helps to regulate their emotions
Finally, self soothing can help babies learn how to regulate their emotions in the future. When they are able to calm themselves down in the present, it can help them learn how to respond to their emotions in the future, which can help them develop better self-regulation and emotional intelligence.
It develops better sleep habits, emotional security, and emotional intelligence.
Overall, self soothing is an important skill for babies to learn, and parents can help by providing a calm and secure environment for their baby to practice. With patience and consistency, parents can help their baby learn how to self soothe, which can lead to better sleep habits, emotional security, and emotional intelligence.
4-6 month old sleep benefits
explored
The benefits of a baby sleep training plan are clear for all to see,
but take a further exploration into the benefits below.
Learning to fall asleep independently
Learning to fall asleep independently can help to establish healthy sleep habits
Healthy brain
development
Sleep can have positive, long-term effects on a baby’s overall wellbeing
Baby Foundations
395£A healthy way to help your baby get the rest they needÂ- - Initial discovery of child's current health and wellbeing
- - A comprehensive assessment of sleep habits and patterns
- - An environment assessment to ensure conduciveness to sleep
- - A discovery call to assess sleep, goals, and expectations
- - An individualised sleep plan within 72 hours
- - An implementation call to discuss recommended strategy
- - A weekly call to discuss progress over 3 weeks
- - Email support (Mon - Fri)
Baby Essentials
545£Establish healthy sleep routines for peaceful sleepÂ- - Initial discovery of child's current health and wellbeing
- - A comprehensive assessment of sleep habits and patterns
- - An environment assessment to ensure conduciveness to sleep
- - A discovery call to assess sleep, goals, and expectations
- - An individualised sleep plan within 72 hours
- - An implementation call to discuss recommended strategy
- - Calls every other day to discuss progress and support
- - Email support, Messenger and WhatsApp support for 2 weeks
- - Online sleep log to complete between calls
- - A goodbye kit for onward progress and support
Baby Fundamentals
695£The perfect way to help your baby get the rest they needÂ- - Initial discovery of child's current health and wellbeing
- - A comprehensive assessment of sleep habits and patterns
- - An environment assessment to ensure conduciveness to sleep
- - A discovery call to assess sleep, goals, and expectations
- - An individualised sleep plan within 48 hours
- - An implementation call to discuss recommended strategy
- - Recommendations for sleep friendly routines & environments
- - Tools and resources to create a supportive environment
- - Education on the science and importance of healthy sleep
- - Daily 30-minute supports/follow up calls for three weeks
- - Guidance and troubleshooting on common challenges
- - Online sleep log to complete between calls
- - Daily Email. Messenger and WhatsApp support for 4 weeks
- - 2 Follow up/check in support calls over the next 12 months
- - Goodbye Kit guidance and tips for going forward