Sleep training

Hi, has anyone started sleep training with their babies yet? I have been trying for the last few days and it broke me last night. I sobbed. I can’t see my baby that distressed. It’s awful. I guess I’m just wondering if I’m missing something or if there is light at the end of the tunnel! I really want her to be able to self soothe but am unsure how to teach her without letting her get so worked up. I think we are also in leap 5, so should I wait until after?

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Would recommend using an app to support you. I’m using little ones and began yesterday. They phase into it gently which is helpful so you don’t start with nights immediately- just naps. You have to do what feels right for you emotionally. I’m adjusting their timings for what I can cope with. Good luck!

I did an adjusted ferber (kept it 3-5-8 mins didnt change) as needed her to learn self soothing sooner rather than later cause i went back to work. Last night was night 10 and since night 5 shes been falling asleep within 10 mins (with zero to minimal crying/protesting). First night was easier than expected, night 2 and 3 broke me a little bit. However ever since then she’s been sleeping better at night, her restlessness is gone. Only wakes up for feeds and thats it

Started when she was 4.5 months old

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