If I had a dollar for every time someone told me one of these… 😅
Number 4 was the one I heard on repeat after Arielle was born. And honestly? It made me feel like I was doing everything wrong.
Here's the truth behind the 5 most common baby sleep myths – because you deserve accurate information, not just opinions.
- Myth #1
“Keep your baby awake during the day and they'll sleep better at night.”
Overtired babies sleep worse. Good naps = better nights.
- Myth #2
“Let them cry it out – that's how they learn to self-soothe.”
Babies learn to feel safe when their needs are met, not when they're left alone. Comfort builds trust, and trust builds better sleep.
- Myth #3
“If your baby wakes up at night, you're doing something wrong.”
Night waking is completely normal – even into toddlerhood. Their tiny tummies need feeding, and waking actually helps protect against SIDS.
- Myth #4
“Pick them up every time they cry and you'll spoil them.”
Responding to your baby teaches them the world is safe. That security? It's what grows into confidence and independence later on.
- Myth #5
“Never nurse your baby to sleep – it'll become a habit.”
Nursing to sleep is biologically normal. If it works for you and your baby – keep going.
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