"Sleep is, as the scientists say, physiologically necessary. Without sleep, most of your body starts falling apart. There's even evidence that a baby who refuses to sleep can make you depressed."
"One of the main methods suggested by health authorities to improve sleep in infants is something called sleep training. Sleep training can mean slightly different things to different people."
"The idea is that, eventually, babies will learn to get themselves back to sleep without the parents intervening and, ultimately, that they get better sleep overall."
"This is a highly contentious idea in some parenting circles. Sleep training is often met with strong opinions, making it a complex topic for new parents."
Sleep is essential for health, especially for new parents dealing with sleep deprivation. Infants often wake frequently, leading to exhaustion for parents. While sleep training is a common method suggested to help babies learn to self-soothe, its effectiveness is debated. This method involves allowing babies to cry for short periods before comforting them, with the goal of fostering independent sleep. However, opinions on sleep training vary widely among parents and experts, leaving many unsure of the best approach to improve infant sleep.
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