How to Use the Ferber Sleep Method for Infants

Dr. Richard Ferber invented the Ferber sleep method to help parents deal with the struggles of their babies sleep habits. It is know as "Ferberizing" or "cry it out." It's a progressive technique that trains children to put themselves to sleep and requires patience. The goal is to teach your baby to become independent in the sleep process.

Instructions

1

Set a night time routine for you and your baby. The routine needs to be loving and soothing for your baby. It's important to stick to a routine as it helps develop lasting healthy sleep habits.

2

Put your baby to bed awake. Leave the room and allow your baby to soothe himself to sleep.

3

Determine time intervals for when your baby starts to cry. Start with a 5 minute interval. Each interval increases in length up to 10 minutes.

4

Check on your baby at your set interval. Refrain from picking up your baby and comforting him. Reassure him verbally that he's okay.

5

Leave the room. Increase your time interval and repeat Step 4 until your baby goes to sleep.

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Dr. Richard Ferber invented the Ferber sleep method to help parents deal with the struggles of their babies sleep habits. It is know as "Ferberizing" or "cry it out." It's a progressive technique that trains children to put themselves to sleep and requires patience. The goal is to teach your baby to become independent in the sleep process.

Instructions

1

Set a night time routine for you and your baby. The routine needs to be loving and soothing for your baby. It's important to stick to a routine as it helps develop lasting healthy sleep habits.

2

Put your baby to bed awake. Leave the room and allow your baby to soothe himself to sleep.

3

Determine time intervals for when your baby starts to cry. Start with a 5 minute interval. Each interval increases in length up to 10 minutes.

4

Check on your baby at your set interval. Refrain from picking up your baby and comforting him. Reassure him verbally that he's okay.

5

Leave the room. Increase your time interval and repeat Step 4 until your baby goes to sleep.