The research on sleep training has many limitations that are often not discussed in mainstream narratives around sleep training. In this episode I’m joined by Jess of the infant sleep scientist, to talk about sleep training research. We discuss the challenges in reading research, and how sleep training research has historically been very separate from other important areas like attachment, development, and sleep science. We dig into what the research says about sleep training safety and effectiveness and talk about what the research says and doesn’t say. We also discuss how research is important but your instincts as a parent do not need to be validated by the research. They are valid, powerful, and important no matter what the research says.

About Jess
Dr Jessica Guy has a PhD in developmental psychology and is a certified Infant and Family Sleep Specialist, and has 14 years combined research and professional experience in sleep, infant and child development, and parent support and education.

Jess is passionate about breaking down the science when it comes to all things sleep and development so parents are empowered to make informed decisions in alignment with their values.

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Email: jess@infantsleepscientist.com

Resources related to this episode
Check out my blog post critiquing sleep training research:
https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2022/5/5/sleep-training-research-unpacking-sleep-training-culture

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