There are many ways to teach a baby to sleep, and in today's post, we're sharing one of our favorites. Rosa Jové is a psychologist who advocates for tear-free baby sleep. Unlike the Estivill method, which promotes letting the baby cry, the tear-free sleep method aims to get little ones to fall asleep without tantrums or tears.
Below, I'll tell you some of the key points she emphasizes for teaching babies to sleep without crying:
We all wake up at night: Adults are better at getting back to sleep, and it's only a matter of time before children do too; it's part of their developmental process.
Differentiating between day and night: A bedtime routine for your baby and a favorable environment (no noise and no light at night) will help our little ones fall asleep for the night.
Co-sleeping: Jové highlights the importance of co-sleeping, as long as it's done safely. It helps the baby synchronize with the mother, and awakenings tend to be shorter. For safe co-sleeping, nothing beats Petite Marmotte's Co-sleeping Nest Cribs.
Breastfeeding as a sleep success factor: the composition of milk, the relaxing contact with the mother, and the effect of sucking are synonymous with successful sleep. To adopt a comfortable position that facilitates breastfeeding, nothing beats our nursing pillow!
Observation: The psychologist asks parents to closely observe their children, their waking times, and the baby's sleep cues. And to try to respect their rhythms without trying to adapt them to adult schedules. It's important to put the child to bed before they are too tired, otherwise it will be harder for them to fall asleep.
No rush: all children eventually sleep through the night sooner or later; one must know how to wait for the right moment and maintain a positive attitude to transmit tranquility.
According to the author, methods that teach a child to sleep according to a chart can cause emotional shock and lead to attachment disorders. She also states that one should be wary of one-size-fits-all methods and, in case of detecting a real sleep problem, seek specialists.
And you, did you know about the tear-free sleep method? What do you think about this way of achieving tear-free sleep? Have you applied it? If you want more tips on your little one's sleep, we recommend the post on sleep cycles. Don't miss it!
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