In this comprehensive guide for babies 6 months and older, I aim to teach you how to lovingly (no cry it our or non responsive strategies involved) support your little one to sleeping in their own sleep space. We do this step by step and gradually so that you can make the transition in a time frame that suits you and your little one. The guide covers: Sleep space options

• Cot (crib)

• Toddler bed

• Floor bed

• Which might be best for your little one

Preparation Setting up the sleep space Night lights Sleep space safety Comforters, how to introduce them When is a good time to start ? Transitioning Example naptime and bedtime routines Creating positive associations Getting them into their sleep space Where to start- naps or bedtime? Bedsharing Combining independent sleep with bedsharing Safe bedsharing guidance Moving away from bedsharing Trouble shooting

• Baby won’t unlatch

• Short naps

• Early morning wake ups

• Baby gets upset as soon as they realise it’s sleepy time

• Baby wakes as soon as they touch the surface

• Baby keeps rolling onto their tummy

As well as

• Supporting with falling asleep independently

• Gentle strategies to move away from an unsustainable sleep support (such as rocking to sleep).