Little One’s Sleep Program Review
/I did receive this program to try out – all opinions are my own.
Around 10-11 months, Clayton began showing signs of sleep regression and I was so frustrated. I was feeling like maybe it’s because of dad’s work schedule. At the time, Cleveland would work days or nights every other week and it was hard getting him to use that. Once he adjusted he would have to do something different, yet again.
So you can imagine my excitement when I was presented with the opportunity to try out Little Ones. Little Ones offers programs to help you create better sleeping habits for your family. They believe in taking a holistic approach with gentle methods that allow for an easy implementation.
About The Program
Little Ones offers a variety of programs:
I am currently using the Toddler Sleep Program (12-36 months) with my 12 month old son. Some sections will have videos that provide you with helpful information – so watch them. They also have a community of parents where you can engage in conversation about how well the program is working and get tips.
My Experience
(Make bath time fun and relaxing to help prepare for your nighttime routine.)
I will advise you not to go into this program expecting an overnight miracle. That’s not the norm, all babies are different and if you have multiple children, you know – no two are alike. My oldest was a great sleeper but I had a horrible time putting my middle child down for naps and bed.
I believe this program was designed for parents to win and master sleep for their little ones. I personally had to break a few of the common habits mentioned in the program. Cleveland and I struggle with using the “fed to sleep method” and “rocking method.” We’ve done it since he was a baby; especially when he was breastfed. That was the only way I truly knew how to settle him. So we did experience a little bit of a fight. I’m proud to report that we now have fewer awakenings during the night. He’s able to sleep a lot easier.
White noise was also key in our success! I used it a lot when he was first born and it was the only thing that would calm him and allow for a good night’s sleep. I was so happy to see that Little Ones mentioned using it. Here’s one of my favorite videos if you don’t have a white noise device. They can easily be found online.
They also recommend giving your child a replacement item if you were feeding to sleep. Clayton hates to be hot at night. We keep the home warm and dress him comfortably to ensure he’s able to rest well.
My Schedule
Here’s a quick look at the schedule in our home. It’s not like the one in the guide but it’s one that accommodates the needs of our family and still follows the same structure. Our schedule is a little later than most due to work schedules and having older children in the home. You’ll notice that younger kids will fight settling down when they have older siblings that are still up and moving around. I like to get the house quiet around 7-7:30 pm to allow bath and bedtime to go smoothly.
7:00 – 8:00 AM Awake
8:00 -9:00 AM Morning Start
9:30 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM Morning Playtime
11:30 AM Morning Nap (if wanted)
12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Playtime/Storytime
1:30 PM Afternoon Nap (2-2 hr 30 mins)
3:30 PM Afternoon Snack
6:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Bath
7:30 PM Milk
8:00 PM Bedtime
Be sure to check out the Little Ones Sleep Program, you won’t regret it and come back and let me know how it works for your family!
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