Comments on: Your Cry It Out Sleep Training Questions Answered https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/ Get rid of frustrating baby sleep problems and heartbreaking tears with our baby sleep guides and sleep consultations that let you get the rest you need! Mon, 19 Apr 2021 14:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-149983 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 06:15:00 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-149983 In reply to Karen.

Hi @Karen –
Thank you for writing to us and congratulations on your upcoming arrival! When helping your newborn sleep better, we recommend using much gentler methods, since most infants won’t have the skills needed to self soothe quite yet. If you haven’t yet, you can sign up to receive our free guide written just for families with young infants, “15 Baby Sleep Facts New Parents Need to Know” here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/15-free-baby-sleep-facts-new-parents-must-know
This should be really helpful for planning for your new baby and starting off on the right foot!!
You may also want to take a look at this article on our blog, 7 Gentle, Natural Ways To Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Better:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/newborns/better-newborn-sleep-7-tips
We also offer a few more in-depth solutions for parents who would like to know more! If you would ever like more help just let us know! We’re here to help! Thanks and congrats again Karen!

]]> By: Karen https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-149843 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:51:14 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-149843 Hi, I’m 8th month pregnant and I’m trying to prepare my home and myself for a baby. I’m sure that I want to sleep train him, but I’m not sure what method to choose. Cry-it-out sounds like painfull but quick solution, but I havn’t found a straight answer if it’s ok to do it with a newborn. Have you heard about the fourth trimester theory, I read about it and it’s a first steep and preparation for an actual training. I don’t know is it worth of trying and should I bother… but I like the HWL method which is based on this theory soooo…. maybe you can help me and advice what to do?

]]> By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-149535 Thu, 12 Dec 2019 05:30:12 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-149535 In reply to Cecilia.

Hi @Cecilia – Thank you for writing to us! I hope that the last couple of few nights have gone smoothly and your daughter is falling asleep faster! This article should be a very big help and answer your questions: https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/how-long-to-cry-it-out/
Please feel free to contact us if you’d like one on one help to get you all sleeping better!

]]> By: Cecilia https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-149358 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 11:38:18 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-149358 How would you know if cry it out method is not for your baby? I tried it, day 1, she cried for 30mins and fell asleep on her own. Day 2, cried for an hr and fell asleep. Day 3 cried for 1.5 hrs and fell asleep. There are still night waking like around 3am, so everytime it happens I just feed her and shes back to sleep. Im just wondering if cio method is a success or failure for me, bec why is her sleep takes longer as the day passes. Im on day 4 tonight so fingers crossed. I dont know if there is something wrong in what i do.

]]> By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-148442 Mon, 18 Nov 2019 23:39:25 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-148442 In reply to Kristina.

Hi @Kristina –
Thank you so much for writing, and sorry to hear that naps are not going well yet. Hang in there and don’t give up!:) Short naps are common at this age, so you might just need a bit more time!
Here is a link to our recommended schedule for a 5 month old. As you can see all but the morning nap are usually short at this age!:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/schedules/5-month-old-baby-schedule/
You might find this helpful to see where you might be able to adjust your current schedule to help ensure naps and bedtime are at good times for him.
I hope that this helps, but if you find that you’d like more help at any time, please consider our VIP Member’s Area.
Our VIP Members Area subscription gives you access to all of our ebooks as well as all teleseminar recordings, case studies, and do-it-yourself tutorials, including a workbook to create your own sleep plan! My favorite feature is the access to a “members only” weekly live “chat” where an expert sleep consultant will answer your specific questions, live via chat room.
You can read more about the Member’s Area here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/diy/
Good luck Kristina and please contact us if you need any assistance at any time!

]]> By: Kristina https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-148128 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 02:16:05 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-148128 Hi. I’ve been nap training my 5-month old for almost 5 weeks. He’s been taking short naps (15 to 35 minutes) and I’ve tried so many methods to help him nap longer, but with no success. The last week, I’ve been consistent with letting him cry it out when he wakes up. I put him down for naps completely awake and he falls asleep within 5 minutes. He wakes up at 7am and gets put down for a nap around 9am. He then wakes up in about 30 minutes but I leave him in his crib for another hour plus (let’s say 11am). I then put him down for his next nap 2 hours after that “nap” should have ended, which would be around 1pm (even though he’s been awake since 9:30). Once he wakes up, he cries until I get him and sometimes falls asleep for a very short time (like 5 to 10 minutes). Wondering if this method will work for lengthening his naps? And if so, how long does it usually take to see improvements? It’s almost been a week and I’ve noticed no changes with his napping. I feel bad that he’s crying so much, but I don’t know what else to do. Thanks!

]]> By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-146391 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:39:45 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-146391 In reply to Justina.

Hi @Justina –
Thank you for writing to us! I am sorry that sleep training and cry it out with your 4 month old has not been going smoothly! You’re not alone! If the road to better sleep were always a smooth and easy one, The Baby Sleep Site wouldn’t even be here, so we get it! Every baby is different, and will adjust/react to changes differently! We know how tough this can be, and for the best help, I’d recommend that you work closely with one of our sleep consultants who can help you through this and any other issues you might face! YOu can connect with a sleep consultant via chat room or written comments in our VIP Members Area – The VIP Members Area is affordable, and available in sizes to fit every budget. Members also receive 20% off of all personalized sleep consultation services, should you find that you would like more personalized assistance.
You can read more about our VIP Members Area here:
https://www.babysleepsite.com/diy
Hang in there Justina!!

]]> By: Justina https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-146282 Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:08:31 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-146282 Hi,

My son is 4 months + 1 week and we’ve been trying the true Cry It Out method for exactly a week now and it has not been consistent whatsoever. Our doctor recommended it and lots of other moms I’ve spoken to have said their child took 3 nights and with each night the crying was less and less and by the fourth night they were done. For us it went like this:
1st night: 1hr 35min,
2nd night: 20min
3rd night: 1hr
4th night: 1hr 20min
5th night: 20 min
6th night: 45hr
7th night: 1hr 20 min

Also he wakes up around 4am evrey night and cries for at least an hour then too. I do a dream feed at 12am.

During the day he naps on me.

I can’t take much more of his crying, please help.

]]> By: Debbye @ The Baby Sleep Site https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-135610 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 18:32:45 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-135610 In reply to Emily.

Hi @Emily – Thanks for writing, and I’m so sorry that you and your family have been struggling with sleep training for the last few weeks! This is so tough, especially when you are now worried about his demeanor and mood changes in the day. : (
Now might be a good time to take a little break, and re-group! Take a good look at his schedule, to try and ensure that he is going to sleep at good times for him, and consider talking or emailing one of our consultants for one on one help and troubleshooting, and support all the way through! Please contact us if you’d like more help! Hang in there Emily!

]]> By: Emily https://www.babysleepsite.com/sleep-training/cry-it-out-sleep-training-questions-answered/comment-page-3/#comment-135508 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:24:00 +0000 http://www.babysleepsite.com/?p=15389#comment-135508 We’ve been trying the Ferber/Cry It Out method for almost three weeks now, and though we’ve seen small signs of progress, our son still screams and screams before naps and bedtime. Sometimes taking up to 40 mins to get to sleep. We have established a bedtime routine, and are consistent in our method. I don’t know what we’re doing wrong. We are very early risers for work so bedtime is around 5:30PM. I’ve also noticed that my son’s demeanor and mood have changed. He is not as cheerful as he used to be and he’s more emotional. I hate to think that we’re turning him into a sad baby.

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