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
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How Long Does the 4 Month Sleep Regression Last? And, How to Shorten It
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
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 10+ years as a sleep consultant. What Is Baby Insomnia or a Split Night? Insomnia is usually defined as the inability to sleep when you are actively trying to sleep. This could mean that it's hard to fall asleep, hard to stay
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
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 your mental health and adversely affect your young one’s body clock. Does your baby wake up at ungodly hours as well? Taking care of a baby is no child’s play. Check out these tips if your baby
Why Spending Time Outdoors Can Improve Babies’ Sleep
Welcoming a baby into the world is perhaps one of the most wonderful moments a mother will ever get to experience. But once your newborn goes home with you and settles into their crib, one common concern is their sleep. In fact, a survey published on Parents Magazine reveals that half of all parents with infants six months or younger only get around three hours a day of uninterrupted rest at most. This presents a number of challenges for new parents, as they try to attain an adequate amount
Baby Crying in Sleep – What Does It Mean and How Should You Handle It?
Is your baby crying in their sleep? If so, you are not alone! Learn these top 5 reasons why babies cry during sleep and how you should handle it. First, before you learn how to handle your baby crying in their sleep, let's explore some reasons for crying. Here are the top 5 reasons babies cry in their sleep, in no particular order: Why Do Babies Cry In Their Sleep? Hunger - The most obvious reason a baby cries in their sleep is due to a feeding time. Some babies do not wake up
The 6 Month Sleep Regression Myth
We have all heard of the 4 month sleep regression, but is there a 6-month sleep regression? In my experience of over 10 years as a sleep consultant, there isn't really a 6-month sleep regression so much as some other growth and development going on that may or may not impact your baby's sleep. In this article, I will explore what's happening so you can maximize your baby's sleep. 6 Month Old Sleep Needs Your 6-month old baby likely needs 11-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours of
Baby Ear Infections and Sleep
When your baby is not sleeping, one of the most difficult things to determine is whether or not your baby is in pain or if something else is wrong. There are many reasons for disrupted sleep and many parents aren't sure whether they should start sleep training or not. Could it be an ear infection? How does that impact your baby's sleep? Symptoms of a Baby Ear Infection Unfortunately, babies are unable to say "Mommy/Daddy, my ear hurts." So how can you know if your baby is in pain with
