A well-fed baby
sleeps longer.

Not at all. Feeding Foundations is for every family: breast, bottle, pumping, formula or combo feeding. There’s an optional breastfeeding and pumping track if you need it.

It’s the perfect time. Moms who start before baby arrives tell us they wish they’d found it even sooner. Start with Module 1 and the newborn routines.

Not at all. There are routines through 12 months, a full module on the 4-month shift and night weaning, and troubleshooting for older babies, including early-morning wakings and starting solids.

Yes! You’ll learn how to identify what’s actually waking your baby—hunger, habit, or something else—and how to gently stretch those nighttime feeds so you can both rest.

I know there are strong opinions out there about the “cry it out” method, and I’d like to share my thoughts with you. First, I do not recommend letting babies under four months old cry it out. During the first few months, babies are still developing skills like rolling to their sides, bringing their hands to their mouths, or sucking on their fingers or thumbs, all of which are key ways babies comfort themselves.

When babies are unable to self-soothe (from being swaddled, lack of skill development, etc.) crying often leads to elevated stress, increasing cortisol levels rather than helping them learn how to calm down. During these early months, crying tends to indicate a need that hasn’t been met, whether that’s hunger, discomfort, or simply being overtired. By managing wake windows and making sure they’re well-fed and comfortable, most babies at this stage can sleep peacefully without resorting to “crying it out.”

Now, when a baby is over four months old, their developmental capacity changes. At this point, they can purposefully bring their hands to their mouth and rollover. They’ve also outgrown the startle reflex that often wakes them in the early months. If your baby continues to be soothed with external help—whether that’s a pacifier, co-sleeping, or something like the Snoo—it may mean they haven’t had the chance to learn self-soothing yet. This may be a good time to try letting them cry for a little. 

Of course, this approach is not about ignoring your baby’s needs. You should always be sure that they’re fully fed, comfortable, and in a dry diaper before letting them cry, but if you’ve addressed everything possible to create an optimal sleep environment, crying could simply be their way of figuring out how to soothe themselves and transition through sleep cycles. There’s no evidence-based research to suggest that letting babies cry a little under these circumstances is harmful. In fact, providing this opportunity can help them develop an important skill that will serve them well, not just in infancy but throughout toddlerhood and beyond!

Absolutely. Once you enroll, you’ll have instant, lifetime access to all lessons. Watch anytime, anywhere—even during a 2 a.m. feeding session.

You can book a 1:1 consult with one of our nurses or IBCLCs for personalized support. Many families combine the course + consult for faster, more confident results.