3 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens + Tips from an Expert

3 Month Sleep Regression

The 3 month sleep regression is a time when babies wake up frequently at night and take short naps. Based on my 15+ years of experience as a sleep consultant, this is an exhausting stage in any parent’s sleep journey. But, I have some great tips for you that I’m happy to share! In this …

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4 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Stop Your 4 Month Old Waking at Night

4 month sleep regression

The 4 month sleep regression happens around 3 to 4 months old when your baby’s sleep patterns change to be more adult-like (with sleep cycles). As a result, many 4 month old babies wake frequently at night and take short naps leaving themselves and their parents exhausted. Sleep regressions are exhausting but you can help …

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4 Reasons Your 4 Month Old Is Not Sleeping at Night or Napping

4 reasons why your 4 month old is not sleeping

4 month old babies sometimes suddenly stop sleeping at night and napping during the day. This can be concerning and most parents want to understand why. In today’s article, I share the 4 most common reasons your 4 month old is not sleeping at night or napping during the day. This is based on my …

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5 Reasons Why Your 8 Month Old Won’t Sleep

5 Reasons Why Your 8 Month Old Won't Sleep

Children are a joy but when 8-month-old babies won’t sleep, it is exhausting! As a sleep consultant for over 15 years, I have found there are 5 primary reasons 8-month-olds won’t sleep, including a sleep regression, teething, hunger, separation anxiety, and schedule problems. Learn about each reason in more detail below! 8 Month Old Sleep …

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15 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Get Through It

15 month sleep regression

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 regressions, your baby or toddler will wake frequently at night, wake too early for the day, …

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How Long Does the 4 Month Sleep Regression Last? And, How to Shorten It

How Long Does the 4 Month Sleep Regression Last?

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 15+ years as a sleep consultant, it …

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Baby Insomnia or Split Night: Why It Happens and How to Fix

Baby insomnia is when your baby is awake in the middle of the night for 2-3 hours at a time. It is sometimes called a “split night” and usually lasts for weeks or months. This post will explain why baby insomnia happens and ways you can fix the problem based on my 15+ years as …

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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 15+ …

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How Do I Fix My Baby’s Early Waking?

Ready to welcome the bundle of joy in your life? A word of advice- parenthood will be one of the most rewarding yet frustrating phases of your life. You’re always tired and cranky. The numerous diaper changes, lullabies and sleepless nights- it is one hell of a rollercoaster! All this can take a toll on …

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