After a year of sleepless nights, co sleeping with Saar and night feedings, my hubby decided it’s about time for some major changes. And although I got quite used to operating on 2-4 hours of sleep and really enjoyed sleeping with baby Saar, I had to accept that nothing good will come out of this bad habit. 

But what to do? How to change this habit of falling asleep on my boob? How to help the baby sleep through the night?

I found myself with a ton of questions, ton of Internet info, yet with no answers. 

This is when I understood we need some professional help. After getting some recommendations, we chose the help of a child psychologist, and it became one of the best decisions we made as parents.

Today is 2 weeks after our appointment and our lives are changed. Saar is sleeping in his bed, without crying, for almost 12 hours straight! Hubby and I are sleeping together in one bed! I’m finally getting the much needed sleep! 

Yeah!!!!!

The process wasn’t easy but with a little persistent and patience we did it. And if you’re want my 2 cents on the subject, here are some tips:

1. This is a team project. Be ready to work as one. Support each other and don’t break. 

2. If one of you, like myself, can’t stand hearing your baby cry, leave the house for the first few hours. I went out with the girls, while hubby done the hardest part. 

3. Remove all unnecessary objects from baby’s bed (mobiles, toys etc).

4. Pack on pacifiers. 

5. Feed your baby and make her/him ready for bed. Kiss and hug and say good night. Then put in bed and go out. Baby will cry. Mine cried for an hour and a half 😦 But remember you’re doing a great thing. You’re teaching her/him to sleep. Go to the room every few minutes to kiss and hug, but just for 5 seconds. 

6. Run a sleep log. Write when you started and when the baby fell asleep. Also mark how many times you came in to calm the baby. 

7. Don’t feed and try not to give water through the night. 

8. Don’t take out of bed (unless you have to change or take care).

9. Try to stay calm. 

10. After the baby fell asleep, treat yourself with a glass of wine. You’re totally deserve it 🙂