My baby is 8 months old and he has not been a good sleeper. It’s very difficult for me! He wakes every 1hr-1.5hrs. I’ve been to sleep school it was helpful and we’ve continued the same pattern. However, he’s still waking all the time 😭. Are there any other mums going through this? I feel so alone
Sleep deprivation is no joke! I promise that you're not alone! If you haven't already, I have lots of free sleep resources that can help your little one with better sleep, and if you're considering sleep training, I have age-appropriate sleep programs that can help you with supporting your little one with better sleep. Hang in there x
I’m going through the exact same thing. He hasn’t slept through the night since birth. Waking every hour sometimes every 30 min 😫. Good luck momma I hope your little guy starts giving you the rest you deserve.
Hi there, if this has been a recent change, it may be that your little one is going through the 12 month sleep regression. I have a video on that which you can find on my page. If you're needing help with sleep if you're wanting to change from co-sleeping, my best resource is my 5-18 month sleep program which you can find here: www.babysleepteam.com/enroll
All of these are what my baby is going through. Sitting up happened at the end of month 4. My 6 month old is crawling and standing up. Her development is way ahead of schedule from what our visiting nurse has said my little girl is doing 9 month old things. This all sounds great and is great. However, this development has led to sleep regression big time.
Sleep sack is not going to work. She knows how to get out. Im am going to try velcro across the bars. If that does not work, we will have to try something else. Toddle bed may be to dangrous as this time. Bed is low to the floor with the frame! Stay tune!
Hi there! After the 4 month sleep regression, the others can typically last anywhere between 2-6 weeks (unless any new sleep associations are introduced) 😊
I didn't know this was even a thing. My daughter slept through the night for so long, and then BAM - she could wake up and cry 10 times within ONE hour... This started a week ago, and she is 6 months and 3 weeks old. Also, she really struggles to get any sleep after 5 in the morning. She cries and turns from side to side non stop. Napping during the day is also harder, but she actually has only had 30-minute naps for quite a while. Hope it will pass soon!
Hi Brooke! When babies are fed to sleep, many babies (after going through the 4 month sleep regression) often develop a feed to sleep association and when they wake up after going through a sleep cycle, they look to be fed to sleep to fall back to sleep.
There is no recovery, every month is a regression for many. What is the point of calling it a regression and why not just say you will most likely not sleep so save for a nanny or beg a family member or partner to help you…yes i am bitter which is what happens when you do everything and don’t get enough sleep for eight months.
I know that's what it can feel like! One big sleep regression! the reality is that our babies constantly change! There is also a phenomenal amount of change from when they are newborn in the first 2 years. Your mantra is this to shall pass! Sleep deprivation is no joke. Hang in there! You're doing amazing x
Mine is 8 months old now and she has been through 3 sleep regressions. I have been sleep training her and honeslty it has really helped me through. Although its still hard I think it would be alot much worse if I hadnt sleep trained her. This has helped me get through anyway, knowing that it will be over soon and back into sleeping routine wont take as long. This is what has worked for me anyway. Hope you find something to help you.
You can use this from the newborn stage, where you're just waiting a minute or two -so that you're also making sure that your baby is fully awake before you rush to pick them up for a feed.
A sleep regression is when your little one was previously sleeping relatively well and then all of a sudden their sleep changes and becomes worse. For the sleep regressions after the 4 month sleep regressions, these can typically last anywhere between 2-6 weeks x
Hi there, Your little one sounds as though they are not progressing into deep sleep. The range of what is "normal" is very broad as all babies go through sleep regressions differently They commonly last between 2-6 weeks so if your little one was previously sleeping well, this too shall pass! x
Floor beds can be a great option for some children. It will come down to your little one's temperament and also if they have the ability to know how to stay in bed ❤
Hi there, yes, you can sleep train in a regression. You shouldn’t sleep train if your little one is unwell or if you have any big changes coming up. Eg. Going away on vacation, having family to come and stay, etc.
Hi Shannon! Yes, the pause is for when your baby is in light sleep moving between sleep cycles. You would respond to your baby if they were crying with an upset cry.
My kiddo was always a terrible sleeper, but this no naps, late bedtime thing is going to send me to a mental institution. Oh well, atleast I'll get some rest.
Hi Heather! I've recorded another video with tips to help keep your toddler in the crib that you also might find helpful. You can find the link here: www.tiktok.com/@babysleepteam/video/7259155016915750152?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7260986530960557569
My daughter has been out of the crib for at least a month, never had a problem until now… she doesn’t wake up at night but going to bed is hell. She’s 2,5
Hi! I'm a mom who struggles with a fussy, and really needy babygirl!. So the drowsy but awake does work. At first I said, no because I would hear my baby make noises. But, thing is there is a thing called active sleeping. After a good feed baby will yawn which indicates sleepy / tired. Rock them till their eyes start to roll back or till baby starts to dose off. Then place them down. They may wake up but it's okay do the shh shh sound and maybe place your hand on their tummy. If they're still awake. DO NOT pick them up. If you have a dark room, just leave them on the crib. The baby will self soothe to sleep. YES, THEY WILL MAKE AWAKE SOUNDS BUT IT SHOULD GO AWAY since they will go to sleep. They may sounds awake too if they sleep and wake up. Only get your baby if the baby really starts to cry. Sometimes we confuse a baby actually being awake vs active sleep. I've watched videos and I've barely started to get a hang of it since yesterday!!! But it works trust me! Just gotta keep doing it till baby gets a hang of it. If she cries and cries non stop without breaks I would pick her up and try rocking her with some music in the background or shh shh or humming/ singing. And keep doing till baby get the hang of it. ❤
Hi there, it really depends on your baby's temperament and if the settling technique compliments their temperament. Some babies love this technique and can settle relatively easily while others resist the technique and will arch their back. The other part that will impact your little one's settling is the timing of their naps as if they are over or under tired, this can impact their ability to settle well.
First time mum here 😊My baby is comming up 18months soon and he has been sleeping through the night for a long time now. He can self soothe and usually sleeps from 7.30-7.30. Has 1 day nap that lasts for a couple of hours. (11.30/12.00-1.30-2.30) however wakes up hysterical because he's legs are getting jammed between the bars on his cot and his legs are getting too chubby to pull out himself (I'm assuming his legs are getting caught when he's asleep) what should I do to help him ? Is it best to think about transitioning to his toddler bed or are there other options?
Hi Sam! Does your toddler wear a sleep sack? This can help let’s from getting trapped in the bars. I always recommend to keep your little one in their crib until at least 2.5-3 years old if you can as developmentally, although some toddlers transition earlier totally fine, for many others, it often coincides with either the 18 month sleep regression or 2 year old sleep regression and wreck havoc on their sleep as for many toddlers they don’t yet have the ability to know how to stay in their bed x
Hi Samantha, the principle of drowsy but awake not working is for babies after the newborn stage -or when they go through the 4 month sleep regression when their sleep patterns permanently change. It is most certainly great to use for newborns. I hope this helps! Cat 😊
I too experience the same issue. Till the 4th month, my baby was having a 2 naps in the day time, but he used to sleep for 4-5 hrs continuously in the night. He started showing his changes in the 5th month, and still he is fighting for his sleep. Day time we put him in cradle and night we used to put him in bed once he gets a deep sleep in the cradle. But even though he used to wake for 3-4 times for feed. We are using whitenoise for a longer time but it's not helping right now. Now he go for a 1-2 hr nap in the day time, may be 2-3 times. But in the night, I could see his difficulties in falling asleep. Tried many ways, but none of them are helpful now!
Thank you for this video!!!!! We are really going through this. Will extra snuggles and comfort ruin all progress made if the usual check ins aren’t working anymore?
Hi Jenna, I’m so thrilled you found this helpful! Your little one will most likely need extra snuggles and comfort if they are going through separation anxiety. Creating a really strong attachment is super important. If your little one is self-settling, you want to avoid reverting to putting your little one all the way back to sleep, to avoid new habits being formed. Remember this is temporary and this too shall pass x
Very helpful video, thank you very much! We are going thru this as well, our baby is sleeping in my arms and stroller but as soon as we put him in his crib, he cries
When gentle sleep training, do you also do it for naps? What about when you sleep train during the 4 month sleep regression- we still feed around 4am. How do they disassociate this from the sleep training? Thanks!
Hi there, personally I like to recommend naps and night at the same time. You're gently teaching your little one to fall asleep on their own. At this age, it is still normal and common for babies to wake up for a feed. If our babies are hungry, they need to be fed :) But you will just no longer be feeding them to sleep. You would simply settle them to sleep using your preferred settling method. :)
I m finding it very hard to make my baby sleep...she is a very light sleeper since birth...evn a pin drop can make her awake....she Hardly sleeps 30min nap 3-4times a day....now it's reduced to 2-3 naps a day.... She is very fussy wen she is sleepy...I rock I tap I do put her in cradle but she keeps crying.... I try to bf her too but she sees boons n cry even harder I don't knw wat to do Nights she sleep well n gets up for feed 2-3 times Day time is harder n I hardly get time to work
Hi Jaspreet, sorry to hear you're having such a hard time with your little one's sleep. If your little one is a super light sleeper, if you haven't yet introduced white noise, that is great to help mask outside noises. Short naps are also super common for babies up to 5-6 months of age. If your little one is 5 months, we do have an online sleep program which covers absolutely everything you need to get your little one sleeping well. It's for babies between 5-18 months. There are also multiple settling techniques included ranging from gentle to intermediate so you can choose which one will suit your little one's temperament and your family the best. You can find the details here: www.babysleepteam.com/enroll Hopefully this helps :)
great Info! do you have the little grounders? I have never seen them in use before, because the site that makes them doesn't share any info or videos on how they work. if you could share if you have them, that would be great! Thanks!
Thanks so much for your comment :) I haven't been able to find any video footage to show how they actually work. It is good feedback for the company :)
Have you tried an alternative swaddle such as the Love to Dream? It has a zip up the front which is an excellent option if you want an alternative to a blanket :)
Yes, it's a good idea to try and burp your little one after their dream feed. It can help to avoid gas or spit up. If you can't get a burp after a few minutes however, don't worry! :)
