12 Month Wake Windows: Sleep Schedule, Naps, & Transition Tips

12 month old wake window example: 12 month old baby sitting up smiling on bed

At 12 months old, your baby’s sleep may start to feel a bit less predictable. You might notice nap resistance, shorter naps, or changes in bedtime, and often this comes down to shifting wake windows. So what are the right 12 month wake windows? At this age, most babies stay awake longer between sleep periods, …

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The 6 Month Sleep Regression Myth

Is There a 6 Month Sleep Regression?

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 …

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Quick Tip: How To Tell If A Nap Transition Is Approaching

How To Tell If A Nap Transition Is Approaching

Picture this. You’ve just settled into a nice, predictable daytime sleep schedule, you’re feeling good about life, and then, before you know it, your baby gets a little older and blows your perfectly-crafted routine to pieces. I’m positive a lot of you know exactly what I’m talking about (even those of you who’ve never been able …

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Are Sleep Regressions Even Real?

Are Sleep Regressions Even Real?

We have written so much about sleep regressions here at The Baby Sleep Site®. SO MUCH. So so so so so much: 4 month sleep regression (and here and here) 8/9/10 month sleep regression 12 month sleep regression 18 month sleep regression (and here) 2-year sleep regression Now, there’s a reason for all of these …

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Sleep Regression, or Something Else?

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, …

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Sleep Regression, or Growth Spurt? Or Both?

Sleep Regression or Growth Spurt?

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. …

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FREE Guide: Five Ways To Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night

Tired of night wakings? Start with 5 proven steps that have helped millions of parents.