What is a sleep crutch and how do you teach independent sleep when it stops working? In this episode, I explain what sleep crutches actually are, why babies rely on them, and how to tell when those habits may be the reason sleep has started to fall apart.

I chat through: 

• What qualifies as a sleep crutch

• Why sleep crutches aren’t “bad,” but sometimes stop being effective 

• Signs your baby may be ready to learn independent sleep skills 

• What the process looks like when transitioning away from sleep crutches 

• The realistic timeline for improvement (it may be faster than you think)

If you have ever wondered “Is this a sleep crutch?” or “Do I need to teach independent sleep?” this episode will give you clarity and confidence in the next step for your baby’s sleep.

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