When you're constantly being woken up by your child's cries throughout the night, you might easily become frustrated and rush into thier room to get the little one back to sleep, trying anything and everything you can think of to get them to doze back off.
But according to an expert, this speedy approach and leaping into problem-solving mode might not actually be as beneficial as you think.
Sleep consultant, Jennifer Robinson, has shared her top tips for gentle sleep training with the Mirror, to help parents who may be struggling with their little one constantly waking up throughout the night.