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10 Tips for surviving the 4 month sleep
regression an expert weighs in
Just when you thought you had bedtime beat your
baby is fussy and wakeful. Not to worry after
helping hundreds of new parents navigate the
dreaded 4-month sleep regression, Ive got 10
tips you need to get things back on track.
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Slowly Break Sleep associations
Learning to sleep independently can be hard for
babiesand negative sleep associations can make
sleep regression even more challenging.
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Use lightly weighted sleepwear
During the 4-month sleep regression, a little
extra comfort can go a long way. A lightly
weighted swaddle (if baby isnt rolling over yet)
or sleeping bag will help keep her calm and cozy.
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Feed as much as needed
Its not uncommon for babies to experience an
increase in appetite during a sleep regression.
The 4 month sleep regression often coincides
with a growth spurt that will make baby extra
hungry.
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Black out the nursery
Newborns arent afraid of the dark, but they do
respond to light it tells their brains that its
time for activity. So at bedtime, the darker the
betterespecially during a sleep regression.
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Put baby down drowsy, but awake
Getting baby in the crib before theyre totally
asleep helps teach them how to fall asleep
independentlyits also going to help you break
those sleep associations.
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Keep it quiet
Any extra noise is going to distract baby from
sleep, especially now that theyre spending more
time in lighter sleep stages.
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Stick to your routine
The 4-month sleep regression might make it
difficult to stay on your normal schedule but
skimping on your routine will make it that much
harder to get to it once the regression is over.
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Adjust babys bedtime
To compensate for shorter naps during the day,
try moving bedtime ahead. Not getting enough will
make baby overtired, only adding to the fussiness
of the four-month sleep regression.
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Give them time to practice
The 4-month sleep regression usually coincides
with babies learning to roll over. Your baby is
trying to master this new skill and might think
bedtime means practice time.
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Dont Do it alone
To compensate for shorter naps during the day,
try moving bedtime ahead. Not getting enough will
make baby overtired, only adding to the fussiness
of the four-month sleep regression.
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Sweeter sleep starts here.
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