Should I stay in the room while teaching self-soothing?
⚡ Short answer: Whether you stay in the room or leave while teaching your baby to fall asleep depends on which method you choose and your baby's temperament.
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bir anne · Sleep
While I'm teaching my baby to fall asleep on their own, should I stay in the room with them or leave?
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Whether you stay in the room or leave while teaching your baby to fall asleep depends on which method you choose and your baby's temperament. Both approaches have support in pediatric guidance.
Staying in the room method: You place your baby down drowsy but awake, stay with them, and soothe as needed. Over time, you gradually move your chair toward the door a bit each night for gradual distance. This might cause less separation anxiety, especially in 6-12 month-old babies.
Leaving the room method: You put your baby down awake and leave, checking in at set intervals. For example, wait 3 minutes, then 5, then 10 minutes, checking in briefly to soothe during these intervals. This method is usually used with babies over 6 months.
Which is right depends on your baby: if they get stressed and can't calm down with crying, staying in the room might be less stressful. If they can self-soothe, the leaving method might work faster. What matters is being consistent with whichever method you choose for at least a week.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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