Baby Sleep Patterns

Baby sleep patterns can change SO quickly! It’s hard to keep up with all of the changes in your baby’s sleep, and even harder to know why your baby’s sleep patterns may be changing, and what to do about it! SO many things can be affecting your baby’s sleep patterns, and here in our baby sleep patterns archive, we cover each one!

Sleep regressions are notorious for changes in sleep patterns and schedules. We have tons of help for recognizing every baby and toddler sleep regression. In addition, we’ll share what you can do to to help your baby get back to sleeping well!

Perhaps your baby’s diet is affecting his sleep patterns? Time changes, summertime schedules, and even the color of your baby’s nursery can effect his sleep!

Maybe your baby is crying in their sleep? Or you’re wondering about the “Wonder Weeks” and what those might do to your baby’s sleep patterns?
On the other hand, sometimes babies sleep more than usual. And you’re wondering why and if there is something that you should do about it?

Often, crib toys can help baby sleep, and other times, they may be keeping baby awake and messing with his schedule! We cover this and more!
Perhaps you are concerned about an upcoming vacation, or time change? These can really affect baby’s sleep too!

Our articles can help you determine what baby sleep patterns should look like, might look like, and when they might change. Read our helpful and easy to read articles, charts (and more)! We’ll help you discover what this all means and what you can do to help your baby sleep better!

Baby Crying in Sleep – What Does It Mean and How Should You Handle It?

Last updated: January 12, 2022 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

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 …

The 6 Month Sleep Regression Myth

Last updated: June 1, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

We have all heard of the 4 month sleep regression, but is there a 6-month sleep regression? In my experience of over 15 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 …

Baby Ear Infections and Sleep

Last updated: February 23, 2024 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

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? …

Does The Color Of Your Baby’s Nursery Affect Sleep?

Last updated: October 22, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

When you are planning your baby’s nursery, odds are you spend lots of time thinking through your specific design plans: color schemes, coordinating furniture, accents and finishing touches, etc. But here’s something you might not consider… How will the colors you select for your nursery impact your baby’s mood? And most importantly (for our purposes) …