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
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Sleep Regression, or Something Else?
Is it a sleep regression...or is it something else? That's a question that many parents would like the answer to. After all, until you uncover the root of your baby or toddler's sleep problems, you can't know how to respond to them, and how best to solve them. Today, we bring you a brand-new quiz, designed to help you uncover whether your baby or toddler's recent sleep problems are the result of a sleep regression, or something else entirely. Take the easy, 7-question quiz, and you'll get
Sleep Regression, or Growth Spurt? Or Both?
Parents, does it ever feel like the first year of your baby's life is just one long sleep challenge? Between sleep regressions, teething, illness, growth spurts, and nap transitions, it can feel like your baby will NEVER sleep soundly, because just when you find your sleep "groove", another change or transition rears its ugly head. This is especially true of sleep regressions. There are three sleep regressions that we commonly see happen during the first year of a child's life, and since each
4 Month Sleep Regression: The Ultimate Guide to This Exhausting Stage (Based on My 10+ Years as a Baby Sleep Consultant)
The 4 month sleep regression is a time around 3 to 4 months old when your baby's sleep patterns change and your baby needs to go through sleep cycles -- light sleep to deep sleep and back again. As a result, your baby will likely wake frequently at night and take short naps. Sleep regressions are exhausting but you can help your baby sleep better! Here is the ultimate guide to getting through this period based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant. What is The 4 Month Sleep Regression? The