Sleep coaching seems to be an extremely hot topic, there is so much controversy around sleep coaching and the effects on your child. When someone hears sleep training or sleep coaching they automatically assume that, means cry it out. Placing your child in their crib in a cold room, alone in the dark, to cry for hours and hours until they fall asleep because they are so exhausted from crying. That sounds horrible, and I would never suggest that anyone do anything like that to their child.

There are so many different techniques used today with little to no crying at all. It all depends on the age of the child and the technique chosen. If you start to sleep train your child at the suggested age and weight which is four months and fourteen pounds than the coaching can definitely be more gentle. If you wait to sleep coach your child until he is older than he will be more alert and understand that his normal routine has changed, so therefore there may be some protesting by your child.

Whether you choose to sleep coach your child at four months or wait a little longer to do it, the correct technique will help to minimize the stress on you as the parents and on your child. Choosing to sleep coach your child is definitely a personal choice, and understanding that there are many options out there to assist with coaching is important when making your decision. Whether you use sleep coaching book and do it on your own or hire a professional, understanding that consistency is one of the most important elements and will help you be successful with the sleep coaching process.