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Sleep Training

Sleep training posts to help you teach baby to sleep independently. Independent sleep is your primary goal in sleep training. The exact method you use is not important in general. Find one that works for your baby and you. My favorite method is a Gentle Sleep Training: The Four S’s. You can find my favorite baby sleep training books here. Other popular methods include Cry It Out, Extinction, and Pick Up/Put Down.

Using Wake To Sleep and Pick Up/Put Down for Great Baby Sleep

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by valplowman
Mom with baby by crib

Learn two proven Baby Whisperer methods to help your baby sleep through naps: wake to sleep and pick up/put down. Step-by-step guide for parents dealing with 45-minute naps. How Wake …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags Baby Whisperer, PU/PD, Wake To Sleep, waking early 45 Comments

6 Rules for Using Cry it Out as a Baby Sleep Training Method

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on a white blanket

Curious about the Cry‑It‑Out method? Cry it out is a fast, effective form of sleep training baby. This post outlines the six essential rules to follow for responsibly using cry …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags baby sleep, BFBN, CIO 8 Comments

Sleep Training According to Babywise (Baby Wise)

July 7, 2025February 5, 2025 by valplowman
Baby yawning in bed next to a teddy bear

Babywise sleep training. Babywise sleep method and how to sleep train according to Babywise Sleep Solutions (formerly On Becoming Babywise). What does Babywise really say about sleep training? What does …

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Categories Babywise, Sleep Training Tags babywise info, CIO, myths, Top 26 Comments

Sleep Training: All the tips you need!

June 3, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on a stuffed moon wearing glasses

If you want your baby to be able to take solid naps and sleep through the night, your baby needs to know how to fall asleep independently. This is where …

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Sleep Training Issues: Tips to Prevent Problems

March 18, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on yellow sheet. You just see part of baby's face

As you start sleep training your baby, you will want to prevent sleep training issues. Learn about 6 common sleep training problems and how you can prevent them and help …

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Sleep Training Methods: 7 different ways to train baby

July 17, 2025February 26, 2024 by valplowman
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Find the best sleep training to use to sleep train your baby. Learn what sleep training is, the benefits of sleep training, all about 7 different methods, and tips for …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags 4 S's, CIO Leave a comment

Cry It Out Sleep Training Tips

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

Cry It Out Sleep Training Tips from real moms who have actually used the method. Tips to help you succeed at sleep training. Cry it out can sound simple on …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO 1 Comment
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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