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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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
When to Move Baby to a Crib and 5 Tips How to Transition
When to move baby to a crib is 6 months old, on average. However, there are several factors to consider when deciding when to transition baby to a crib. This post will discuss these factors so you can decide the best time to move your baby to the crib and do it successfully. Let's get to it! Weight Limits of Bassinets How long your baby sleeps in a bassinet will include a few factors, one of the biggest ones being their weight. Most bassinets have a weight limit that ranges from 15 to 35
Sleep Training a 6-Month Old – 5 Things You Need To Know
Sleep training is the act of helping your baby learn good sleep habits and to sleep more independently. When you are sleep training a 6-month old, there are a few specific things to consider before you start. This article will discuss 5 things you should know before you begin sleep training your 6-month old. 1. 6-Month Old Schedules One of the most important things you should do before you start sleep training is to make sure your baby's schedule is age-appropriate and a good fit. If you
Sleep Training Baby: The Ultimate Guide – How, What, Why, When?
Sleep training your baby is not something parents seek out to do, but if your baby won't sleep or your baby fights sleep, then sleep training may solve your baby sleep problems. Spending hours to put babies to sleep can be frustrating and exhausting! Learn the ins and outs of sleep training with this ultimate guide based on my experience of over 10 years being a sleep consultant. What is Sleep Training? The term "sleep training" used to be associated with the cry it out method, but
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
Ultimate Guide to Your 4 Month Old Baby: Milestones, Growth, Sleep, Development, Poop, and More!
Congratulations! You've made it through the newborn days and you now have a 4 month old baby. Babies at this age can become really fun as they become more aware of the world around them and you get to know their personality a bit more. But, they can also go through some big changes! These changes can impact how they interact with you, how they sleep, how they poop, their feeding schedule, and so much more! Read on to learn more about your 4-month old baby. 4-Month Old Developmental
Baby Night Lights Do’s and Don’ts (And Night Light Recommendations)
Lots of parents assume that a night light is one of those baby essentials that every nursery requires. After all, a well-placed night light can reduce the fumbling usually associated with middle-of-the-night diaper changes and feedings. But is a night light distracting to your baby? Do you really need one? What kind of night light should you buy? Keep reading for our baby night light do’s and don’ts, as well as a list of our top 5 favorite baby night lights! Baby Night Light Do’s and
The Ceiling is Bothering Me, I Can’t Sleep! -Tips To Help Your Child with Autism Sleep
Most children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have difficulty sleeping. Most parents of children with Autism also have sleep challenges. One study showed that parents of children with ASD get less sleep, less quality sleep and wake up earlier than parents of neuro-typical children or children without ASD. You probably aren’t surprised, which is why you are reading this article in the first place! I’m here to tell you that not only are you not alone. . . you are actually among the