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My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by valplowman
Brayden sleeping as a newborn

New parent overwhelmed by sleep advice? My newborn sleep hierarchy breaks it down into 3 simple goals: baby sleeps WHEN she should, WHERE she should, and on her OWN. Learn …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags CIO, newborns, sleep hierarchy, Top 56 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 Methods: 7 different ways to train baby

July 17, 2025February 26, 2024 by valplowman
Mom putting a sleeping baby into the crib

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

How to Use the Extinction Method for Sleep Training

February 28, 2024November 16, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in crib

Tips for using the extinction sleep training method to get baby to sleep well. Get great naps and great night sleep for baby. Learn about extinction sleep training vs Ferber …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, healthy sleep habits 7 Comments
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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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