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Pediatric Sleep Counseling

Sleep: A Cornerstone of Development

Sleep isn’t just rest—it’s active brain growth, emotional regulation, and immune support. For babies, quality sleep is as essential as nutrition. Yet, every child is different. Some settle easily, while others resist bedtime, wake frequently, or struggle with short, inconsistent naps.

Pediatric sleep counseling offers a personalized, gentle, and research-based approach to understanding and resolving these challenges—tailored to your baby’s age, personality, and your family dynamic.

When Should You Consider Sleep Counseling?

  • Your baby wakes up frequently at night and struggles to fall back asleep
  • Falling asleep takes a long time or causes distress
  • Daytime naps are inconsistent, short, or skipped altogether
  • Baby needs constant nursing, rocking, or holding to fall asleep
  • You’ve noticed sleep regression at 4, 8, or 18 months
  • You’re overwhelmed trying to create a sleep routine
  • Your child is overtired, irritable, or not thriving due to poor sleep

What Does Sleep Counseling Include?

Age-Appropriate Sleep Education

We begin by explaining how much sleep your baby needs based on age and development:

  • Total daily sleep hours
  • Ideal nap structure
  • Sleep windows and wake times
  • Whether nighttime feeding is still needed

Personalized Sleep Plan

We assess:

  • Family lifestyle
  • Baby’s current sleep habits
  • Feeding schedule and bedtime routine

Then we develop a realistic and flexible sleep plan tailored to your baby’s temperament and your parenting style.

Tools to Support Sleep Transition

  • Weaning baby from sleep crutches (nursing, rocking, pacifier)
  • Teaching self-soothing gradually
  • Reducing sensory input: lights, noise, overstimulation
  • Supporting calm bedtime routines: bath, massage, books

Follow-Up and Feedback

  • 3–5 days of sleep tracking after the first session
  • Adjustments made based on baby’s response
  • Continuous emotional and practical support for parents

Our Sleep Counseling Goals

  • Help babies and toddlers develop independent sleep skills
  • Create a consistent daily and nightly rhythm
  • Reduce and manage frequent wakings
  • Restore parental rest, balance, and confidence
  • Foster a nurturing, secure sleep environment

Our Approach: Gentle and Flexible

Dr. Ekin Pasinlioğlu believes:

  • There is no “one-size-fits-all” method
  • Sleep training should never involve distressing or cry-it-out methods
  • We don’t blame or pressure parents—we support them
  • Sleep is a developmental skill that unfolds naturally when supported
  • Breastfeeding and sleep can be harmoniously balanced

What Support Do Parents Receive?

  • Guidance on creating calming pre-sleep routines
  • Use of sleep diaries to track patterns and progress
  • A “what to do at 2 a.m.” guide for common situations
  • Tools to recognize external factors affecting sleep (overstimulation, teething, hunger)