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I get asked this question all of the time. Parents are understandably worried about causing their child distress. It's a terrible feeling when your child is crying even if you know it will help them sleep better long term. Fortunately, a 2018 study looked at real world sleep training and showed that crying peaked on the first day and resolved within a week. Moreover, the parents were really happy with the resulting improvement in their child's sleep. Here's the article referenced in the video: Honaker, S.M., Schwichtenberg, A.J., Kreps, T.A., Mindell, J.A., 2018. Real-World Implementation of Infant Behavioral Sleep Interventions: Results of a Parental Survey. The Journal of Pediatrics 199, 106-111.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpeds.2018.04.009 Want to read more on how sleep training doesn't hurt your baby? https://drcraigcanapari.com/why-fixing-your-kids-sleep-problems-is-not-selfish/ More on sleep training techniques: https://drcraigcanapari.com/at-long-last-sleep-training-tools-for-the-exhausted-parent/ My book It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train, which will help with your child's sleep problems, whether they are 6 months or 6 years of age https://amzn.to/2PfthnX Find this useful? Buy my book or buy me a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/drcanapari ** The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. I am not your child's pediatrician and this is not medical advice.** I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees when linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.