13. Will Sleep Training Harm My Baby?

One of the most common fears parents have about sleep training is that sleep training will harm their child emotionally, mentally, or physically (or damage their attachment or bond). This episode is intended to encourage parents by providing some of the relevant evidence based research that has been done on sleep training and point you towards resources as you work through whether sleep training is right for you and your family.  READ THE POST HERE Where did the Anti-Sleep Training movement come from? Will the stress or rise in cortisol caused by sleep training harm my child’s development or their emotional or physical wellbeing? What about the well known Middlemiss study that proves sleep training is dangerous? Will sleep training damage my child’s bond with me or their attachment? The numerous high quality studies that show the benefits and effectiveness of sleep training for both children and parental well being. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free Newborn Guide: Getting Started with Newborn Sleep Free Schedule Generator The Goodnight House Website The Goodnight House Instagram 1:1 Personalized Sleep Packages for babies and children over 4 months old The Newborn Sleep Course + Support Options Record a question for the podcast