The professionals who are consulted first when the baby shows sleeping problems are midwives and pediatricians. They can often provide valuable tips on how to deal with your child. If you have the impression that you need more specialized advice, the so-called crying outpatient clinics, which deal specifically with crying, sleeping and/or feeding problems of babies and toddlers, could be good points of contact.

In these clinics, various professional groups (pediatricians, psychologists, therapists) work together to offer you and your child comprehensive advice.

Professional advice in an outpatient clinic – what you and your child can expect:

• A respectful atmosphere between professionals, you, and your child.
• Space for your worries and fears, including despair and anger.
• A joint search for different ways to relieve you as parents.
• Individual advice tailored to your family’s situation and needs.
• The improvement of positive relationship experiences between you and your child.
• Providing confidence in dealing with your child.
• If necessary, a further pediatric examination of your child to rule out physical/illness-related causes for the child’s behavior.

Specific counseling for feeding problems includes:

• The explanation of children’s eating behavior and nutritional needs.
• Ensuring that your child’s diet is sufficient (nutritional advice if necessary).
• The evaluation of a diary of your child’s feeding/food intake. The Journal Function in the app gives you the opportunity to document your child’s eating behaviour.”
• Possibly a joint analysis of video recordings that you make at home (feeding situations).
• Tips and instructions for creating successful feeding situations.
• If necessary, the joint development of effective eating rules.

Remember: You don’t have to solve the feeding problems on your own!

In the Emergency & Help section you will find a list of suitable contact points for professional help in your area.