The 4-month sleep regression is an exhausting time in a family's life. Your baby might be waking every 1-2 hours all night and taking short naps. And, if your baby is going through this, you're probably asking yourself how long the 4-month sleep regression lasts. Based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant, it doesn't have to be as long as you think. In this blog post, I'll share tips to get through the 4-month sleep regression. What Is the 4-Month Sleep Regression? The 4-month sleep
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4 Month Sleep Regression Checklist: What To Do Before, During, and After the 4 Month Sleep Regression
The 4 month sleep regression is a doozie for most new parents - it seems to come out of nowhere! Just when you think your baby's sleep is improving, and that you might be "out of the woods", sleep-wise, BOOM - sleep falls apart completely. It's easy to see, then, why the 4 month sleep regression is such an incredibly popular topic with our readers! We hear from numerous parents each month who want to know how they can prepare for the 4 month sleep regression, what to do during the regression,
4 Month Sleep Regression: 20 Tips to Fix this Exhausting Phase In Your Baby’s Life
The 3-4-5 month sleep regression is a period when your baby's sleep patterns change and causes baby to wake frequently at night and take short naps. Sleep regressions are exhausting but you can help your baby sleep better! Learn 20 tips based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant to get through this frustrating and exhausting period. What is The 4 Month Sleep Regression? The 4 month sleep regression means your baby is likely waking up excessively in the middle of the night and/or taking
4 Month Sleep Regression Explained (sometimes 3 and 5 months too)
Over the years, our team has seen countless parents come to us for help with their 4 month old babies sleep. Why? Simple - it's the 4 month sleep regression. This article will explain why "good" sleepers sometimes turn "bad" around the 4 month old mark, also known as the 4 month sleep regression. For most babies, the 4 month sleep regression occurs right around the 4 month mark, but for some babies, it happens a bit earlier (around 3 months) or a bit later (around 5 months). For some babies, the
15 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Get Through It
Babies and toddlers go through several sleep regressions during the first two years. Just when you thought your baby would sleep through the night and take great naps, another sleep regression seems to hit. During one of these exhausting time periods, your baby will wake frequently at night, wake too early for the day, and/or take short naps. In this post, I'll discuss the 15 month sleep regression, explain why it happens, and give you tips to get through it based on over years' experience as a
Why Baby is Very Fussy at 3 Months: 3 Reasons and 3 Tips
If your baby is very fussy at 3 months old, you might dread the days. You are likely tired and frustrated trying to make your baby happy all day. If this describes you, this is common and there are three primary reasons this occurs. This post will share these 3 reasons and give you 3 tips to get through this frustrating stage based on 10+ years of experience as a sleep consultant. Baby Very Fussy at 3 Months From a Growth Spurt Growth spurts are common throughout the first year. They tend
How to Get Your Newborn to Sleep at Night: 7 Steps
When your baby is awake a lot at night, you can become exhausted. Getting your baby to sleep at night is one of the most important things you can do as a new parent. This blog post will teach you how to get your newborn to sleep at night so your entire family can get sleep! In This Article Introduction to the 7 Steps to Get Your Newborn to Sleep at Night 1: Set an Appropriate Schedule and Bedtime 2: Follow a Bedtime Routine 3: Dress Your Baby Appropriately 4: Check the Sleeping
Baby Sleep Cycles By Age Chart
Understanding how your baby sleeps can help you get your baby to sleep through the night, take better naps, thrive, and be happier! Part of understanding how babies sleep is understanding how their sleep cycles work. This post will explain baby sleep cycles by age and provide a chart for guidance based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant. What is a Sleep Cycle? It might seem like we adults simply fall asleep and then wake up in the morning. But, in reality, we go through different
Sleep Training Newborns: How To and When
When your newborn isn't sleeping at night or napping during the day, the entire family is exhausted! You might be considering sleep training your newborn. But, how should you sleep train a newborn? Is it the same as an older baby? And, when can you start? This article will answer these questions based on my experience as a pediatric sleep consultant for over 10 years. Can You Sleep Train a Newborn? Yes, you can sleep train your newborn as long as we keep realistic expectations and have an