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Gentle Pediatric Sleep Training in Calabasas

Customized, evidence-based sleep guidance tailored to your child’s temperament and your parenting values — so the whole family finally rests.

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Gentle, no one-size-fits-allMedical causes ruled outDaily support during transitions

Happy, well-rested toddler at Calabasas Pediatrics

Calabasas PediatricsWELLNESS CENTER

The science of infant and child sleep

Restful sleep is fundamental to your child’s growth, brain development, and immune health — and to your own well-being. Yet healthy sleep habits are one of the hardest hurdles new parents face.

Sleep patterns evolve rapidly as circadian rhythms mature. Infants don’t produce adult-like melatonin until around three to four months, so early sleep is naturally fragmented — understanding this prevents frustration and sets realistic expectations. When sleep deprivation persists, it can affect emotional regulation, immunity, and growth. Gentle, structured guidance helps your child build lifelong self-soothing skills while keeping your bond secure. For pediatric sleep milestones, see the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Our approach

We look at the whole picture — not just bedtime

We reject harsh, one-size-fits-all “cry-it-out” mentalities. Effective sleep training should be compassionate, flexible, and gradual — and it starts by understanding why your child isn’t sleeping.

Medical screening

We rule out physical causes of disrupted sleep — reflux, obstructive sleep apnea, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, food sensitivities, and chronic ear infections.

Nutritional alignment

We check that night waking isn’t driven by genuine hunger or inefficient daytime feeding cycles.

Environment optimization

We audit room temperature, light, white noise, and safe sleep surfaces to support natural melatonin production.

Your family’s values

Gentle fading, structured check-ins, or gradual schedule shifts — we design a plan that feels natural for your household.

By stage

Tailored sleep solutions at every age

Newborns (0–4 mo)

Formal training isn’t appropriate yet — we focus on gentle sleep hygiene: reading tired cues, managing wake windows, calming rituals, and safe sleep per AAP guidance.

Infants (4–12 mo)

Most babies can sleep longer stretches now. We navigate the 4-month regression with gradual self-soothing, fewer night associations, and predictable naps.

Toddlers (1–4 yr)

We address bedtime resistance, night fears, early waking, and crib-to-bed transitions with clear, kind behavioral strategies.

Why Calabasas Pediatrics

Sleep guidance with real follow-through

Custom-written plansNot a generic brochure — a plan built around your specific child, temperament, and goals.

Daily support during transitionsDirect text and phone access to your pediatrician while you work through the plan, not weeks between visits.

Unhurried consultationsExtended 30–60 minute appointments to understand and solve your child’s sleep challenges.

Board-certified expertiseGuidance from UCLA-trained pediatricians who know your child’s full health picture.

Dr. Tanya Altmann

Founder · UCLA-trained Pediatrician · AAP Spokesperson

A nationally recognized child-health expert, best-selling author, and AAP spokesperson, Dr. Altmann leads our team in delivering evidence-based, whole-child care right here in Calabasas.

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Preparing for your sleep consultation

Log 3–5 days of sleepTrack nap times, wake times, night wakings, feedings, and bedtime routines so we can spot patterns.

Note the environmentRecord blackout-curtain quality, room temperature, sound machines, and swaddle or sleep-sack use.

List your goalsIdentify priorities — night weaning, independent sleep, smoother naps, or ending bedtime battles.

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FAQ

Sleep training FAQs

Do you use “cry-it-out” methods?

Only if that fits your family — and never as a default. We design gentle, gradual, compassionate plans around your child’s temperament and your parenting values, ruling out medical causes first.

When is my baby ready for sleep training?

Around four months, most infants are biologically capable of longer stretches without night feeds. Before that, we focus on gentle sleep hygiene rather than formal training.

Could a medical issue be causing the night waking?

Sometimes. We screen for reflux, sleep apnea, enlarged tonsils or adenoids, food sensitivities, and ear infections, and check that hunger from inefficient daytime feeding isn’t the cause.

What support do we get during the plan?

Direct text and phone access to your pediatrician during transitions, so you can make real-time adjustments instead of waiting weeks for a follow-up.

Can you help with toddler bedtime battles?

Yes — we provide clear strategies for bedtime resistance, night fears, early-morning waking, and the crib-to-bed transition.

Is a sleep consultation part of membership?

Yes — personalized sleep guidance and the follow-up support that makes it work are included in your membership.

Restore peaceful nights for your family

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