Oona vs Ferber Friend

Sleep training can feel overwhelming, whether you are navigating bedtime, overnight wake-ups, or daytime naps. Oona brings clarity to the process with simple instructions, built-in timers, and detailed progress tracking. Whether you are following the Ferber method or one of its popular variations, Oona helps you manage each step of night and nap training with less guesswork, so you can focus on what matters most: helping your baby build healthy sleep habits. App Features at a Glance 1. Trainer Step-by-step support throughout every night and nap training session. • Track crying, sleep, wake-ups, and check-ins with a single tap • Follow clear, simple instructions at every stage • Use built-in timers to keep wait intervals and check-ins on track • Switch between night and nap training based on your baby’s schedule 2. Sleep Plans Choose or create separate plans for nighttime sleep and daytime naps. • Select from preset Ferber-style night and nap plans • Customize wait intervals and check-in durations • Create your own schedule from scratch • Save multiple plans as your baby’s sleep needs change 3. Journey See progress across nights and naps over time. • Visual charts show trends in falling asleep, crying, wake-ups, check-ins, and more • Review completed night and nap sessions in one timeline • Tap any session to view detailed sleep training data 4. Session Details Get a closer look at each night or nap training session. • View a visual timeline of every tracked event • Review crying time, sleep duration, wake-ups, and check-ins • Edit entries and add personal notes for additional context 5. FAQ Find clear guidance for both night and nap training. • Read trusted information based on the Ferber method • Learn how nighttime sleep training differs from nap training • Find easy-to-understand answers to common questions • Get guidance for challenging moments and less common situations

The simplest way to follow the Ferber Method for sleep training. Use the mode that works best for your family: Standard, Mild, or Custom. Ferber Friend is a dedicated sleep training timer built for the Ferber Method, also known as progressive waiting, graduated extinction, or check-and-console. Instead of guessing intervals at 2am, follow a structured plan with built-in timers, automatic check-ins, and progress tracking. Choose the pace that fits your family and sleep train your baby with clarity and confidence. CHOOSE YOUR SLEEP TRAINING PACE Every family is different. Pick the mode that fits yours: - Standard: the classic Ferber intervals (3 → 5 → 10 → repeat 10) - Mild: shorter, more gradual check-in intervals for a gentler start - Custom: set your own check-in intervals, saved for each night you configure DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE FERBER METHOD Unlike generic baby sleep apps, Ferber Friend is built entirely around the progressive waiting approach: - Structured night-by-night sessions - Automatic interval progression in every mode - Clear guidance on what to do at each check-in - Educational support for when and how to start If you're committed to the Ferber Method, in any form, this gives you everything in one place. GUIDED NIGHT MODE Start a Night session and follow the plan step by step: - Dynamic interval timer with real-time countdown - Automatic progression between intervals - Background notifications when it's time to check in - "Baby Fell Asleep" quick end button - Session summary with total time No math. No guessing. Just follow the plan. TRACK PROGRESS & BUILD CONSISTENCY - Total sessions completed • Average time to fall asleep - Night vs Nap tracking • Editable session details • Custom labels Consistency is the key to sleep training, and seeing progress builds confidence. LEARN BEFORE YOU BEGIN - What is the Ferber Method? - When to start sleep training - Recommended age guidance (4–6 months) - Gentle reminders to consult your pediatrician BUILT FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT - Dark color scheme to reduce eye strain - Simple 3-tab navigation: Sleep · Learn · History - Works with background notifications on lock screen WHO THIS IS FOR - Parents of babies 4–18 months who want structure instead of guessing - Families using Ferber, progressive waiting, or check-and-console - Parents who want a gentler version of Ferber, or their own custom schedule - Anyone who has searched "sleep training" at 2am Sleep training can feel overwhelming. Ferber Friend gives you structure so you can stay consistent. Stay calm. Follow the intervals. Build better sleep.