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Through progressive waiting, or the Ferber method, parents can teach infants as young as 6 months to soothe themselves to sleep. What is it and why is it controversial?

It can be frustrating when a baby wakes frequently or cannot fall asleep on his own. Dr. Ferber and Dr. Sears advocate two distinct approaches to sleep training.

For many, Dr. Ferber's progressive-waiting method is the gold standard for sleep training, but vocal critics of the Ferber method claim it is detrimental to babies.