This week’s question comes from Lauren who asks:  “I have a 9 month old (8 months corrected) who still needs to be held/rocked or fed to sleep. Any ideas or tips on how to gently transition him to self settling? ” Additional links: https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/breakingsleephabits/ https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/getting-routine/ https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/when-can-my-baby-self-settle/ Pantley’s Gentle Removal Plan Instructions (for feed to sleep): https://babyparenting.about.com/od/sleeping/a/nightfeed_2.htm

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This week’s question is from Sam, who asks: “Is it normal for an 8 week old to sleep only short naps throughout the day? Around 30-1 hour?” For further info, please refer to my following articles: https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/solutions-catnapping-baby/ https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/getting-routine/ https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/sleep-requirements-age/ https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/teething-symptoms-solutions/ https://sleepplaylove.wpengine.com/salvage-sleep-clutches-teething-illness-leaps/

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This week’s question comes from Olivia; she asks about how to combat the early risers. You can refer to by two articles Combating the early risers, and 10 Tips to help your toddler sleep longer in the morning for further info and tips 🙂

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This week’s question comes from Carly. She asks about night weaning – signs to look out for, and flexibility around times of milestones, teething, and illness. Here’s my response. Any further questions, you can check out my night weaning article. Thanks Carly 🙂  

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