FAQ’s

Thinking about sleep training, but have questions?

You’re not alone. Many parents have questions and concerns before starting. These FAQs are here to help you understand what sleep training involves, how it can be tailored to your baby, and what support is available every step of the way.

If you still have questions, or didn’t find the answer you were looking for, e-mail michele@hugandsnugsleep.com

  • I provide sleep advice for expectant parents and newborns.

    Sleep training is from 18 weeks up to 6 years of age

  • Yes, I can support sleep training for siblings, whether they share a room or have different sleep needs. Plans are tailored to suit your whole family.

  • No. All of my work is virtual, so you do not have to be local to get the support you need.

  • Support is provided through Microsoft Teams, phone calls, and WhatsApp messages. Simple questions can be answered via messaging, and we’ll have regular check-ins plus ad-hoc calls as needed to guide you through the process.

  • I use a range of gentle, responsive sleep training methods tailored to your baby’s age, temperament, and your parenting style. Some of them allow you to be right there with your child, whilst they adapt to new sleep habits.

    We’ll choose an approach that suits your family and how quickly you’d like to see changes.

    You will always be responding to your baby and I will never ask you to do anything you’re not comfortable with.

  • No. I will never ask you to leave your baby to cry alone until morning. You’ll always be able to respond to your baby’s needs.

    That said, some crying may happen, it's how babies communicate, but we’ll work together to make sure any approach feels right for you and supports your baby gently.

  • Some crying is normal during sleep changes, it's how babies express their feelings.

    You’ll always be able to respond and support your baby. With consistency and a gentle approach, most babies adapt quickly.

  • You need to be ready to make changes and to stay consistent.

    Sleep support works best when you're committed and open to following the plan. We’ll work together to make it manageable and suited to your family.

  • Yes. If you feel you need more support, it’s often possible to add extra weeks. We’ll discuss what’s needed and make sure it fits your family’s situation.

  • There are a few common reasons:

    • Hunger - Young babies often need to feed frequently, especially under 6 months.

    • Sleep associations - If your baby relies on feeding, rocking, or a dummy to fall asleep, they may wake needing help to settle again.

    • Developmental changes - Teething, growth spurts, or learning new skills can temporarily disrupt sleep.

    • Imbalance of daytime and night time sleep - Not enough daytime sleep can lead to more frequent night waking.

    If your baby is waking this often and you're struggling, support is available. Read more in my blog post here, and grab your free sleep guide to help you get started

  • No, you don’t need to stop breastfeeding to sleep train. Your plan will be tailored to include feeding, whether that’s continuing to breastfeed or making changes gradually.