Yes, if your baby is over 4 months adjusted age (the age from their due date) and is healthy, safe and being observed over video monitor AND your family is in the process of a sleep training protocol where you show love to the baby at all other times of the day in pursuit of a secure attachment.
Otherwise, you should not let a baby cry for over an hour if:
One side note to point out is that if your baby is crying too long for your family (which might be an hour or might be 15 minutes), then maybe your sleep training approach is not the right fit for your family. How about checking out the lesson "Connecting Sleep Cycles" in the Lovebug app and seeing if there is a better fit for you?
When you log your baby’s activity, we keep track of over 40 metrics. Together, these metrics provide clues to underlying issues.
Our science-backed algorithm reviews your baby’s metrics, and identifies the causes behind sleepless nights and short naps.
The next morning, you will get an expert-led sleep lesson and sleep schedule that matches your current issues. Each day is unique, like you are.
The sleep gods are definitely in your favor. You are smart, grounded, and don't want to be taken by surprise when it comes to your baby's sleep (or lack there of)!
You will shine in this first year of parenthood with a tool that gives you a solid sleep plan to execute, guiding you to great sleep from the newborn phase to the toddler years.
The sleep gods honor those who are prepared! And, you have impressed them! Your logical, practical, and systematic approach to your baby's sleep since early on will definitely pay off.
You'll flourish with a solution that helps you keep your baby sleeping well through all of the regressions, transitions, and baby sleep curve balls thrown at you in the first years of life.
The sleep gods know that you don't stress when things don't go exactly as planned! You are spontaneous, playful, and likely love a good nap on the go!
You'll thrive with a flexible solution that will guide you in the moment. One that will adapt and adjust to you, your baby, & your parenting style.
The sleep gods acknowledge your strength and willingness to do anything for your baby! You wear your heart on your sleeve. You are a loyal, protective, determined, and steadfast parent.
You will thrive when given open communication to a live sleep consultant trained in all sleep methods, and a personalized plan that honors your needs and parenting style.
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