Is Sleepy Little Bubs Sleep Training?

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Our approach to infant and toddler sleep, clearly explained

One of the most common questions families ask before working with us is whether Sleepy Little Bubs is “sleep training”.

It’s a fair question, especially given how much confusion and misinformation exists around the term.

The short answer is yes, The Sleepy Little Bubs supports families with sleep training.


The longer and more important answer is that what sleep training looks like matters, and not all approaches are the same.

This page explains what sleep training means within The Sleepy Little Bubs, how our approach works, and what kind of support families can expect.

What does sleep training mean at Sleepy Little Bubs?

At The Sleepy Little Bubs, sleep training means supporting sleep in a structured, age-appropriate, and realistic way, based on how sleep actually develops.

Sleep training within our approach may involve:

  • Creating routines that support healthy sleep pressure

  • Adjusting nap timing and bedtime

  • Supporting longer, more settled stretches of sleep

  • Changing how sleep support is offered when current patterns are no longer sustainable

  • Responding to sleep disruptions with clarity rather than guesswork

Sleep training is not a single method or rigid formula. It is an ongoing process that evolves as your child grows.

This is explored more deeply in
what is sleep training, which breaks down what sleep training does and does not involve.

What The Sleepy Little Bubs sleep training is not

The Sleepy Little Bubs does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to sleep.

Our support is not about:

  • Ignoring your child’s needs

  • Expecting perfect sleep every night

  • Applying the same strategy to every family

  • Treating sleep as something that should never change

Sleep is dynamic. It shifts with development, regressions, illness, nap transitions, and emotional growth. Our role is to help families understand those changes and respond with confidence.

How our approach supports different ages

Sleep support looks very different depending on your child’s age and stage.

For younger babies, support often focuses on:

  • Education around normal sleep development

  • Establishing predictable routines

  • Supporting appropriate awake windows

  • Navigating stages like the 4 month sleep regression

For older babies, sleep training may involve:

For toddlers, sleep support expands to include:

This is why age-specific guidance is essential.

Want a step by step plan for your child?

Infant Sleep Course

5-24 Months

Toddler Sleep Course

2-4 Years

Infant & Toddler Sleep Bundle

5 months - 4 years

Is Sleepy Little Bubs right if I’m unsure about sleep training?

Many families who work with Sleepy Little Bubs feel unsure or overwhelmed when they first reach out. That hesitation is completely normal.

Sleep training within our approach is never about forcing change before you’re ready. It is about:

  • Understanding what is happening with your child’s sleep

  • Knowing what is normal and what may need adjustment

  • Having clear options rather than conflicting advice

If you are unsure when sleep training should begin, when to start sleep training walks through readiness signs and what support looks like at different stages.

How families work with Sleepy Little Bubs

Sleepy Little Bubs offers both education-based support and personalised guidance, depending on what families need.

Some families prefer structured learning through:

Others prefer individual support through:

  • Sleep consultations, where families receive personalised guidance tailored to their child, routine, and sleep challenges

Both options are designed to give families clarity, confidence, and practical steps forward.

There is no single "right" way to support sleep

Sleepy Little Bubs does not believe there is only one correct way to approach sleep.

What matters most is that:

  • Sleep feels manageable for your family

  • Support matches your child’s development

  • You feel confident in what you’re doing and why

Sleep training is not about perfection. It is about creating sleep that works for your family now, and adapting as your child grows.

Looking ahead

Sleep will continue to change through infancy, toddlerhood, and beyond. Having support that grows with your child removes much of the pressure to “get it right” the first time.

Whether you choose a course or a consultation, Sleepy Little Bubs is here to support you through every stage of sleep development.

The Smarter Way to Invest in Better Sleep

Supporting sleep doesn’t have to mean starting over every time something changes.


Our sleep courses are built to support you long term, with age specific guidance that adapts as your child grows. From early routines and regressions to nap transitions and toddler sleep challenges, you’ll have a clear plan and ongoing support so you can respond with confidence at every stage.

Infant

5-24 Months

Toddler

2-4 Years

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