10 things to consider if your sleep approach isn’t making changes

If changes aren’t working it can feel like you’re failing or doing it all wrong, but change is challenging, even the caring way! You aren’t failing OR doing it wrong if it’s not working right now.

10 things to consider when change isn’t helping your infant’s sleep:

Is there big development, sickness or teething? It’s tough at the best of times but they’re going to be less open to change at these times.
Has there been a lot of big changes recently? New sibling, holiday, a parent returning to work. Too much change together can make trying something new tricky!
Are there too many changes at once? You don’t have to work on naps, bedtime and nights all at the same time. This can be overwhelming and make it harder for everyone. Pick a priority for you and focus on that!
Has it had enough time? It’s boring and basic but changes take time, practice, patience and repetition.
Do their nap times need a tweak?
Are you having plenty of connection and time together during the day and bedtime routine?
Are the changes consistent? Again, basic but consistency is a big key!
Does bedtime need adjusting? If they’re shattered at bedtime they’re less likely to be up for something new. Settling them 10/15 mins earlier could make a difference!
Not every approach is going to work for every family. If it’s not working, it’s the approach that’s wrong, not you.
Does it need pausing? Just because it’s not working now doesn’t mean it’s never going to. If there’s lots of upset, parking it for a bit is always ok.