3 Gradual Ways to Stop Feeding To Sleep

If you love feeding to sleep…keep doing it.

Feeding to sleep can be incredibly comforting for both you and your baby. It’s natural, bonding, and works wonders for many families. As a sleep consultant, I’m not here to make you feel guilty for doing something that works for you.

But…

If feeding to sleep has become the only way your baby will fall asleep, and now it’s leaving you lying awake at night feeling stressed or trapped, I get it. It’s okay to want a change, and you’re not alone.

The good news is you don’t need to go cold turkey or make drastic changes to start making progress.

Here are three gradual ways to shift the feeding-to-sleep pattern without tears (from you or your baby):

1. Start Small – Try Unlatching Before They Fall Asleep

The idea is to gradually shift the routine, not completely overhaul it overnight. Instead of going from feeding to sleep to no feeding at all, try unlatching your baby just before they fall asleep. Then, finish the process with a cuddle, pacifier, or light rocking. This keeps them comfortable and reassured, without making feeding the only thing that gets them to sleep.

2. Build Your Base – Establish a Consistent Routine

A good foundation is key. Having a consistent morning wake up time, predictable naps, a calming bedtime routine, and a cozy sleep space all contribute to better sleep for your little one. This creates a sense of security and helps your baby understand that sleep is coming without needing to rely solely on feeding.

3. Consider Sleep Teaching – There’s Room for Balance

Now, sleep teaching doesn’t mean you’ll never feed to sleep again. It just means feeding won’t be the only thing that gets your baby to sleep. By introducing other sleep associations like cuddling, gentle rocking, or a consistent bedtime routine you’ll be giving your baby a variety of ways to fall asleep, while still keeping feeding as part of the process.

Ready to Make a Change—On Your Terms?

Making changes to your baby’s sleep habits doesn’t have to be stressful. There’s room for balance, and with the right support, you can make gradual shifts that feel comfortable for both of you.

If you’re ready to make a change on your terms, the Baby Sleep Course is your step-by-step roadmap to independent sleep and natural night weaning.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✅ A gradual, step-by-step approach to teaching independent sleep
✅ Support for natural night weaning, no tears required
✅ A range of options, not strict rules—because your parenting style is unique
✅ A 30-day money-back guarantee—because I believe in this approach

Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what real families who’ve been in your shoes have to say:

So, if you’re feeling ready for a change (and want to do it without the stress), take a look at the Baby Sleep Course and let me help you through it. You’ve got this, and I’m here to support you every step of the way! xxx