LIE #1: “Sleep training means leaving your baby to cry it out” Most parents think ‘sleep training’ automatically means closing the door and letting their baby cry alone for hours. I’ve had exhausted mums tell me they’d rather never sleep again than do that to their baby (and honestly? Fair enough). Here’s the truth: There are dozens of responsive approaches to help your baby fall asleep independently. Methods that encourage you to be present and responsive while helping your baby learn to self-s