Babies often wake up at night when they are hungry or uncomfortable. Parents usually help them get back to sleep and train them to stay asleep all night. This sleep training process helps babies develop a regular sleep routine. Although some children learn quickly, others have difficulty falling back to sleep. When is the best time to start sleep training your baby? New parents often wonder when is the best time to train a baby to sleep through the night. 0 to 3 months Newborns normally feed every few hours during the day and night and can then sleep for a few hours and then wake up again. For this reason, parents cannot start training the newborn or impose a regular sleep schedule. You need to quickly respond to the baby's hungry cries and feed him food to comfort him. While you may also lose sleep because of this, you can try taking a nap every time your baby sleeps to catch up on your sleep. At six weeks of age you can try to strengthen your baby's biological rhythm by practicing a regular bedtime routine. For example, you can give him a warm bath, read a book, and feed him at about the same time of night. In the morning, get him up at about the same time each day and put him down for a nap during the day at about the same time. Think of it as a work in progress, where your daily routine and baby's sleep schedule are established. As your baby grows, he or she will gradually sleep longer at night, and you will adjust your schedule as well. 4 months and beyond It is typical for babies to begin developing regular sleep patterns and may feed less at night by age 3 months. Between 4 and 6 months, many babies will be ready to be trained to sleep for longer periods at night. However, bab... in the center of the card... a blanket or soft toy to keep the baby comfortable if he is over six months old.8. Set the scene. Create a favorable environment for sleeping in a cool and comfortable room. Set the temperature to around 65-70 degrees and dim the lights. You could use curtains to darken the room and install a night light to use when your baby wakes up at night. Summary Sleep training is the process of helping children develop a regular sleep routine that leads to sleeping longer at night. There are various proposed methods, but the most important thing to remember is to be consistent. Works Cited http://www.babycenter.com/0_baby-sleep-training-the-basics_1505715.bc?showAll=true http://www. babble.com/baby/baby-sleep-feeding-schedule-routine/baby-sleep-training-methods-cry-it-out-schedule-routine/ http://www.parents.com/baby/sleep/basics/ sleep-training-methods/#page=5