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A holistic roadmap for better sleep—without sleep training.
While sleep training is a safe and effective option for many families, this guide was created for those who aren’t ready for it yet—or who prefer a different approach right now.
Inside, you’ll learn how to support your child’s sleep through nutrition, environment, timing, and routines, without changing how or where your child sleeps.
Whether you plan to sleep train later or not at all, this guide helps you build a strong foundation so you can make informed, confident decisions about your child's sleep.
THIS GUIDE IS FOR YOU IF:
Sleep training is not the right fit for your family right now
You want to build a strong sleep foundation before considering behavioral changes
You're looking for evidence-based guidance that's gentle and holistic
You want to reduce night wakings by addressing hunger, timing, and environment first
You need clarity, structure, and reassurance—without pressure
WHAT IT COVERS:
Supporting sleep through daily rhythms, routines, and biology
Meeting your child's nutritional and environmental needs for better rest
Understanding why night wakings happen—and what you can do about it
Giving you practical tools to improve sleep without sleep training methods
Frequently Asked Questions
This guide is not a sleep training program. The majority of the content focuses on supporting sleep through nutrition, environment, timing, routines, and parenting strategies. At the very end, there is an optional introduction to gradual approaches to independent sleep. This section is brief and meant to provide context—not step-by-step instructions. Families can skip it entirely.
Absolutely! This guide is 100% breastfeeding friendly. Whether you breastfeed or bottle feed, you can lay the foundation for healthy sleep. It doesn't have to be one or the other.
Everything in this guide can be applied to co-sleeping and bedsharing families.
No. Sleep training is a safe and effective option for many families. This guide was created for families who aren't ready to pursue sleep training right now or who want to focus first on building a strong sleep foundation.
Yes. Many families use this guide to build a strong foundation before deciding whether to pursue sleep training in the future.
No. This guide does not recommend withholding feeds or ignoring hunger cues. It helps families understand how daytime nutrition supports sleep so night waking from hunger can naturally decrease when appropriate.
This guide does not promise your child will sleep through the night. It focuses on supporting sleep in developmentally appropriate ways and reducing unnecessary night waking by meeting your child's needs during the day.