This guide for parents addresses infant sleep challenges without resorting to extinction or “cry it out” methods. It offers gentle, gradual approaches to help babies learn to self-soothe and establish healthy sleep patterns. Examples of techniques presented often include establishing consistent routines, adjusting sleep schedules, and addressing underlying issues that may be contributing to sleep difficulties.
Promoting a responsive approach to infant care, this resource seeks to minimize parental stress and strengthen the parent-child bond while improving infant sleep. Published in the early 2000s, it became a significant influence within the parenting community, contributing to a shift away from more rigid sleep training philosophies. It emphasizes understanding infant sleep development and responding to individual needs, empowering parents to make informed choices.