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0:00 I can't figure this out. I'm rocking the baby to sleep and then they're waking up five times at night. Some [music] babies, they are telling us that was more than my window of tolerance. That's an indicator that we pushed baby a little bit too far. How many of you have such a hard time going to sleep because you're overthinking? We just lay there [music] and wait to fall asleep and that's where we kind of shoot ourselves in the foot.
0:22 >> I'm going to be joined by Chrissy Lawler. I work with sleep [music] from every age, from zero to 100. Lots of times parents will say like, "I co-sleep cuz I want my baby in bed, but [music] got a baby's foot in my face 11 times last night." There's so many misconceptions about what sleep [music] training is. Gone are the days of shut the door at 7:00 p.m. I hope you did fine overnight. We have a lot of families in that 4 to 6-month range where they're like, "Hey, I didn't want to sleep train, [music] but this just isn't working anymore." I just kind of opened up this whole door of maternal mental health and family thriving, being wrapped up in our babies' sleep.
1:04 >> I love that. Sleep time is the [music] primary opportunity for really beautiful connection. About 30% of babies just have something [music] under the surface that's bugging them that we haven't quite pinpointed yet. You've looked at the diet and the consistency. Are you seeing then it's more emotional? So, I always tell parents Type the word follow to get a link to my podcast.
Summary
- Many parents struggle with nighttime awakenings and co-sleeping discomfort.
- Sleep training misconceptions persist; modern approaches differ significantly from past methods.
- Families often seek help when their baby's sleep patterns become unsustainable, particularly between 4 to 6 months.
- Maternal mental health is closely linked to the sleep patterns of babies.
- Emotional factors may contribute to sleep issues, alongside dietary considerations.
- Sleep time can be a valuable opportunity for bonding between parents and babies.
- Parents are encouraged to seek resources and support for better sleep strategies.