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Sleep Training Research and Resources
Trusted Research and Parent Resources
Below are trusted resources for parents who want to better understand sleep training, crying, self-soothing, and healthy sleep habits. I’ve included both research studies and pediatrician-backed articles to help you feel more informed and confident.
Sleep training has been studied for decades, and research continues to show that when used appropriately, it is a safe and effective way to support healthy sleep, improve infant sleep outcomes, and support parent well-being.
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If you are new to this topic, these are a few of the best places to begin:
Implementation of Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems in Real-World Settings (2023)
A 2023 study found that behavioral sleep interventions were linked to longer and more consolidated infant sleep, with no differences in parent-infant bonding, parent sleepiness, depression, or sleep.
Self-Soothing: Help Your Baby Learn This Life Skill
An American Academy of Pediatrics resource explaining that self-soothing is a healthy skill and does not mean ignoring your baby’s needs.
Getting Your Baby to Sleep
A practical AAP article on healthy sleep habits, calming bedtime routines, and helping babies learn to fall asleep in their own sleep space.
Brush, Book, Bed: How to Structure Your Child’s Nighttime Routine
An AAP resource that highlights how a simple and predictable bedtime routine can support healthy sleep habits.
RECENT SLEEP TRAINING RESEARCH
Implementation of Behavioral Interventions for Infant Sleep Problems in Real-World Settings (2023)
Shows improved infant sleep outcomes with behavioral approaches and no negative impact on parent-infant bonding or parent well-being.
Early Sleep Intervention for Improving Infant Sleep Quality (2024)
A randomized study showing that early sleep education and intervention can improve infant sleep quality and reduce night wakings
Parental Sleep-Related Practices and Sleep in Children Aged 1–3 Years: A Systematic Review (2024)
Found that consistent routines and sleeping in their own sleep space were associated with better sleep outcomes in toddlers.
AAP / PEDIATRICIAN-BACKED RESOURCES
Self-Soothing: Help Your Baby Learn This Life Skill
Reinforces that teaching independent sleep does not harm attachment.
Encourages calming routines and giving babies the opportunity to fall asleep independently.
Sleep: Teaching Good Habits Early (Podcast)
A pediatrician-led discussion on building strong sleep habits early on.
Supports the importance of predictable bedtime routines.
ADDITIONAL READING
It’s OK to Let Your Baby Cry Himself to Sleep, Study Finds
A CNN article covering research showing that sleep training did not appear to harm babies in terms of stress or attachment.
Parents Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Training Babies to Sleep
A New York Times article discussing why parents do not need to feel guilty about sleep training.
The Truth About Tears: Why Not All Crying Is Bad
A thoughtful article on crying and why it is not always harmful when children are supported through big feelings.
Sleep Training Doesn’t Hurt Your Child
A pediatric sleep medicine perspective on sleep training and the research behind it.
Infant Sleep Training: Rest Easy?
An article reviewing the evidence on infant sleep training and common concerns parents may have.
Study Shows That Children Sleep Better When They Have a Nightly Bedtime Routine
A helpful resource on the importance of consistent bedtime routines.
Why Moms Need to Prioritize Sleep
A reminder that caregiver sleep matters too and impacts overall family well-being.
How Blue Light Affects Kids’ Sleep
A parent-friendly article on how screens and blue light can affect sleep.
Medical Disclaimer: This page is for educational purposes only and should not replace medical advice. If you have concerns about your child's feeding, growth, breathing, reflux, eczema, illness or overall health, please speak with your pediatrician.
