Gentle sleep training a 16 mo

I’m about to give birth next month and I never got to sleep train my 16 mo. I’m dreading bedtime or nap times with two small children so I wanna ideally help my 16 mo learn to fall asleep independently and as gentle as possible. He’s very anxious alone he NEVER leaves my or husbands side so not sure how to go on about it. Also feel horrible doing it this late since baby will be here soon and he might think I am abandoning him especially since I wouldn’t cuddle him to sleep anymore

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Hey there mama! Congrats on your new addition! Lots of moms sleep train before the new baby comes!

Even though he’s anxious, working on independent sleep will improve your attachment with him once he’s sleeping well. As far as sleep training goes it depends on how he currently gets to sleep. If he’s used to cosleeping with you or some type of contact it may help to stay in the room at bedtime. I have a free sleep training guide with more information if you’re looking for where to start. It’s a pinned post, or feel free to message me.

He’s currently being cuddled to sleep and then transferred into his cot. However at night when he wakes up and doesn’t settle we Co sleep the rest of the night wit him

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