ABCs of Sleep

Why We Like It

The ABCs of Sleep is the logical next step for families who used Taking Cara Babies' Newborn Course and want to build on that foundation through toddlerhood. Its SITBACK method threads the needle between the complete cry-it-out approaches many parents resist and the no-cry methods that often produce slow or inconsistent results. Alongside the Newborn Course, the two together form the most complete sleep curriculum available for the first two years.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Natural follow-on to the Newborn Course — same framework and terminology, zero learning curve for existing TCB families
• Teaches independent sleep skills using a SITBACK method that minimizes crying compared to traditional Ferber approaches
• Cara Dumaplin's NICU credentials and track record of results give the program exceptional authority

Cons

• Designed for the 5–24 month stage, not true newborns — families need the Newborn Course first for 0–12 weeks
• Purchasing both TCB courses together totals $358, which is a meaningful investment

Score Breakdown

Newborn sleep programs were evaluated on alignment with AAP safe-sleep guidance, realistic newborn expectations, creator credentials, gentleness and age-appropriateness of methods, support offered to exhausted parents, and value.