Arjun Reddy Arjun Reddy Asked 8 months ago

Is sleep training necessary?

Our baby is almost a year old and still wakes up so many times at night. My wife and I are always tired. Someone suggested sleep training, but is it really something we *have* to do, or can babies eventually learn to sleep through the night on their own?

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Pritha Banerjee Pritha Banerjee Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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It is absolutely not mandatory, but it can be a lifesaver if you are exhausted. I did it because I had to join back work and was completely sleepless. Do what works for your baby and your routine.

Varun Kapoor Varun Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, it's not necessary. My sister never sleep trained her kids; they just got into a natural schedule on their own. Don't stress too much about these modern trends.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

It is entirely optional and depends on your family's lifestyle. There is no one-size-fits-all rule here. It's always best to discuss with your pediatrician to see if your baby is ready.

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Deepa Nair Deepa Nair Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Not necessary, but many parents find it helpful. If you are struggling with extreme fatigue yourself, make sure to get your thyroid and iron levels checked. Sometimes mother's exhaustion is physical, not just lack of sleep.

Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

No, it's not necessary at all. I raised my kids with simple routines, warm oil massages before bed, and a quiet room. Sometimes these simple home routines work naturally without any formal training.

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Suresh Balakrishnan Suresh Balakrishnan Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My elders told me babies will sleep naturally when they are tired, and we don't need to force anything. However, our pediatrician said sleep training is a personal choice that helps some families. Go with what your doctor advises for your baby.

Aniket Rao Aniket Rao Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It is not strictly necessary, but it helps establish a solid circadian rhythm. I track my baby's sleep cycles using a smart app, and having a set schedule made a huge difference in sleep quality for all of us.

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