Yes, you can stay in your baby’s room while they fall asleep. This is called the Camping Out Method and it’s a common sleep training technique. It’s used to help train your baby to fall asleep on their own, once they’ve reached about 6 months old. Some parents also use this approach for older children, when dealing with things like a fear of the dark. In the early stages of the Camping Out Method, parents will soothe their babies through touch. Gradually, they’ll reduce the amount of soothing time with gentle pats and strokes, so they can eventually fall asleep without them. The process normally takes around 3 weeks and it’s just one of many sleep training methods you can try. Don’t get discouraged, if it’s not the right fit for you and your baby. Finding the right sleep routine often takes some trial and error.