Attachment Parenting & Sleep Training

Sleep training refers to various methods used to teach infants and young children to fall asleep and stay asleep on their own, typically with the goal of improving the quality and quantity of sleep for both the child and their caregivers.

Attachment parenting, on the other hand, is a style of parenting that emphasizes building a strong emotional bond with a child through practices such as carrying the baby in a sling, co-sleeping, and responsive feeding. Some proponents of attachment parenting may not agree with certain sleep training techniques as they view them as potentially damaging to the attachment relationship.

Ultimately, both sleep training and attachment parenting have different goals and objectives, and the choice of which approach to follow is a personal one that should be based on an individual's parenting philosophy and the needs of their family.

Can you do both?

Yes, it is possible to combine sleep training and attachment parenting. At Me, Mummy & I, we consider the needs of the whole family while also maintaining the parents' personal approach with their child. Get in touch if you would like to sleep train your child using gentle methods that prioritize maintaining the attachment relationship.

Ultimately, the combination of sleep training and attachment parenting will vary depending on the family's needs and preferences, as well as the baby's temperament and personality, and it is important to choose an approach that works best for both the parents and the child.

If you're a parent struggling to get your baby to sleep, but you'd like to be consistent in your attachment parenting journey, contact me today for a free discovery call on how to best meet your baby's needs for sleep while keeping in line with your goals to continue to strengthen your bond.