Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark How To Sleep Train Your Baby | Jessie Martin, RN, BSN
Feb 6, 2026
Jessie Martin, RN, BSN — a pediatric sleep consultant with neonatal and critical care experience and mother of four. She tackles myths about sleep training versus co-sleeping. Short takes on newborn gentle foundations, sleep biology and cycles, practical routines and timing, step-down scaffolding, and when to choose personalized plans that fit family values.
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Begin Gentle Practice In The Newborn Phase
- With newborns, practice laying them down drowsy for one or two naps daily to build independent sleep skills.
- Avoid letting newborn plans involve crying it out; assist and gradually give practice opportunities.
Respond Calmly, Not Reactively
- Respond calmly with a plan instead of reacting chaotically to night wakings.
- Consistent responses help babies know what to expect and reduce confusion.
Use Routine And Timing To Lower Stress
- Use routines and age-appropriate timing to regulate a child's nervous system.
- Avoid putting babies to bed overtired or undertired by matching wake windows to age.