How much crying is normal for sleep training?

From the data of our Lovebug families, your baby will cry between 45 minutes to 3 hours the first night of sleep training. Babies will be on the higher range when they are dependent sleepers, have a jet-lagged body clock, are already overtired, or sleep in an environment that is not consistent throughout the night. You can minimize the amount of crying by starting healthy sleep habits at a young age, set up the optimal sleep environment, and keep a sleep schedule that is appropriate for their age (which can change every month).

If you want more insights on how to do these things, download the Lovebug app and start a free trial of our Essentials Plan. We have over 100 video lessons on how to get your baby sleeping. If you would like to talk with our sleep coach, join our All-Access Plan!