Understanding Infant Sleep Regression: A Complete Guide for Exhausted Parents
Learn what causes infant sleep regression, when it happens, and evidence-based strategies to help your baby (and you) get through this challenging but temporary phase.
Expert guides, articles, and tips to help your little one sleep better. All content is evidence-based and written by certified pediatric sleep consultant Rose Avetisyan.
Learn what causes infant sleep regression, when it happens, and evidence-based strategies to help your baby (and you) get through this challenging but temporary phase.
Comprehensive guide to baby sleep regression covering all ages from 4 months to 2 years. Learn why regressions happen and how to help your baby sleep better.
The 4 month sleep regression is the most challenging because it's permanent. Learn why this regression is different and what you can do to help your baby sleep better.
Not sure if your baby is experiencing a sleep regression? Learn the 8 most common signs and how to distinguish regression from other sleep issues.
Sleep regressions typically last 2-6 weeks, but duration varies. Learn how long each regression lasts and what factors affect the timeline.
Is it teething or a sleep regression? Learn the key differences between these common causes of baby sleep disruption and how to handle each one.
If your baby won't sleep through the night, you're not alone. Learn why babies wake at night and evidence-based strategies to help everyone get more rest.
Infant night waking is exhausting but solvable. Learn why babies wake at night, what's normal for each age, and strategies to reduce night wakings.
If your baby is waking every hour, you're exhausted and desperate for answers. Learn the causes of frequent night waking and proven strategies to help.
Nothing is more distressing than your baby waking at night crying. Learn the common causes and how to respond effectively to help your baby sleep better.
Early morning wakings are frustrating but fixable. Learn why your baby wakes before 6 AM and evidence-based strategies to shift wake time later.
Early morning wakings are one of the most frustrating sleep challenges. Learn why they happen and how to shift your baby's internal clock for better sleep.
Research shows 84% of children with sleep problems still have issues 3 years later. Learn why waiting for sleep problems to resolve on their own rarely works.
A rigorous 5-year follow-up study found no evidence that sleep training causes emotional harm, attachment issues, or elevated stress in children.
A comprehensive review of 52 studies found 94% reported behavioral sleep training was effective, with 80% of children showing lasting improvement.
Crying is communication, not crisis. Learn why staying calm helps your baby, and discover research-backed reasons to respond thoughtfully rather than frantically.
Research shows teething symptoms only occur 1-3 days around tooth eruption. Learn why teething is often blamed for sleep problems it doesn't cause.
Search the medical literature and you won't find much on sleep regressions. Learn what the Yale Pediatric Sleep Center says about this popular concept.
Separate fact from fiction with this evidence-based guide examining 10 common sleep training myths and what peer-reviewed research actually shows.
While our articles provide helpful information, every child is unique. Get a customized sleep plan tailored to your family's needs.