I discovered my passion for all things baby sleep when my oldest was a newborn. I still remember trying to get her down for bed one evening. No amount of rocking, bouncing or nursing was doing the trick. It would take hours, only for her to wake up shortly after. Naps were the same. She was overtired and overstimulated. I was exhausted and frustrated. I remember the screaming and crying (from the both of us) and feeling myself start to spiral. It was a dark feeling.

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I put her down and left the room. I didn’t know what else to do. I was shocked to discover her soundly sleeping when I returned only a few minutes later. She had put herself to sleep! I couldn’t believe it. I realized she needed the space and opportunity to try. She quickly became a great sleeper. I began researching all I could about infant sleep and as my next two children came along, I committed to implementing healthy sleep habits early on. My boys also quickly became great sleepers.