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**Quality research study on attachment and sleep: Gradisar M, Jackson K, Spurrier NJ, et al. Behavioral Interventions or Infant Sleep Problems: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pediatrics. 2016 ;137(6):e20151486
Findings: Both graduated extinction and bedtime fading provide significant sleep benefitsabove control, yet convey no adverse stress responses or long-term effects on parent-child attachment or child emotions and behavior.
**Link to the study that Eva references- https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/4/643
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