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Gentle Sleep Without Cry-It-Out

Presence-based sleep protocol (Sears) — don't leave him to cry, don't let yourself crash.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Build a sleep routine respecting under-three's presence need, with gentle gradient toward independence.

Steps

1

Same pre-sleep routine nightly: warm bath, dim light, story, kiss. Sequence = signal.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Your child falls asleep faster with your presence than on random nights.

Evidence base

School: Attachment Parenting

Founders: William Sears · Martha Sears (1993)

Sears in "The Baby Book" offered a sleep model honoring attachment without CIO. Supported by infant cortisol research.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Gentle Sleep Without Cry-It-Out" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced with another person in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "Gentle Sleep Without Cry-It-Out"?

Your child falls asleep faster with your presence than on random nights. In the short term: In 3 weeks, night wakings drop 40-60%.

Is "Gentle Sleep Without Cry-It-Out" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Attachment Parenting (William Sears, Martha Sears (1993)). Sears in "The Baby Book" offered a sleep model honoring attachment without CIO. Supported by infant cortisol research.

Is "Gentle Sleep Without Cry-It-Out" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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