Why Does My Baby Wake Up 30 Minutes After Bedtime? (False Starts Explained)

Parent placing baby down for sleep at night in a quiet nursery

If your baby falls asleep at bedtime and then wakes up again about 30 (or 20 or 60) minutes later, it can feel confusing and frustrating. Many parents hope that once their baby is asleep for the night, they will stay asleep, but that is not always the case. This pattern is often called a …

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Toddler Fighting Bedtime? Why It Happens and How to Stop Bedtime Battles

Grumpy toddler girl fighting bedtime during evening routine

Toddler fighting bedtime? You are not alone! Many toddlers who used to go to bed easily suddenly start resisting sleep, making evenings stressful for the whole family. Bedtime can become a drawn-out routine filled with requests for one more book, trips to the bathroom, or repeated calls for parents to stay in the room. So …

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Sleep Training 6-7 Month Olds: Step-By-Step

Sleep Training 6-7 Month Olds: Step by Step

Sleep training your 6-7 month old can be confusing with the onset of separation anxiety. Learn essential tips for sleep training your baby!

Sleep Training Services: 7 Must-Know Tips for Hiring a Professional

7 tips for hiring a professional sleep consultant

Sleep training services have become more popular but how does it work and how do you find the right professional sleep consultant? Here are 7 must-know tips to find the right fit based on my 15+ years of experience as a pediatric sleep consultant. Why Sleep Training Services? When your baby is not sleeping, it …

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Sleep Training a 6-Month Old – 5 Things You Need To Know

Sleep Training a 6-Month Old - 5 Things You Need To Know

When you are sleep training a 6-month old, there are a few specific things to consider before you start. This article discusses 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 …

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Our Top 25 Sleep Resources

We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we’ve tallied the numbers: here are our top 25 sleep resources you love most! …

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5 Tips to Fast Sleep Coaching

5 Tips to Fast Sleep Coaching

In speaking with clients, I tend to see two types of parents. One type tends to have a mindset something like, “Sleep has been bad this long, what’s another month or two?” and they are fine with a slower process when it comes to sleep coaching and expect it to take a while before their …

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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.