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 sleeping problems includes:

• Information about child sleeping behavior.
• A detailed anamnesis of your child’s sleep behavior.
• The evaluation of a journal about your child’s sleep behavior. In the Baby Comfort Guide-App you have the option of documenting your child’s symptoms.
• A joint analysis of video recordings that you can make at home (falling asleep and waking up situations).
• Advice and guidance on how to adapt sleep and daily rhythms to your child’s individual sleep needs.
• Training in falling asleep independently and going back to sleep at night.
• Giving you and your child security and confidence in the sleep situation.

Remember: You don’t have to deal with your child’s sleeping problems alone! In the Emergency & Help section you will find a list of suitable professional counseling centers in your area.