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How Growth Spurts Affect Infant Sleep Patterns
Charlotte Whitaker April 23, 2025

It starts suddenly. One night your baby is snoozing peacefully through the night (or at least for longer stretches), and the next, they’re up every hour, crying more, feeding constantly, and fighting naps. If this scenario rings true, chances are your baby is going through a growth spurt. These periods of rapid development can significantly Read More

What to Expect During the 4-Month Sleep Regression
Benjamin Locke April 21, 2025

Just when you thought your baby was finally sleeping longer stretches at night, everything unravels. They’re waking up every two hours again. Naps are shorter, fussiness is up — and so is your exhaustion. If this sounds familiar, you might be smack in the middle of the 4-month sleep regression. This stage can feel like Read More

Teething and Sleep: How to Help Your Baby Rest
Victoria Ashcroft April 20, 2025

The moment your baby starts showing signs of teething — the endless drool, red cheeks, and constant chewing — you brace yourself. But what often catches parents off guard isn’t just the crankiness or the sore gums; it’s the sudden sleep disruption that can turn nights into battles and naps into short-lived miracles. Teething can Read More

Rolling Over, Sitting Up & Other Sleep Disruptors
Benjamin Locke April 19, 2025

Your baby has just rolled over for the first time, or maybe they’ve begun sitting up unassisted. You’re thrilled — it’s another precious milestone captured in photos and heart-melting videos. But by night? That progress can turn into persistent baby sleep interruptions, leaving both of you bleary-eyed and confused. It’s one of the great paradoxes Read More