Hey Nappers!
This week's episode is all about the four month sleep regression: what to do when your baby's sleep cycles permanently change and suddenly you're up every 45 minutes.
If you've gone from dreamy eight-hour stretches to hearing from your baby multiple times a night, you're not alone. The four month sleep regression isn't actually a regression, it's a developmental shift where your baby's sleep cycles mature to become more like yours. The problem? They now need help getting back to sleep between each cycle. And unlike other regressions, this one doesn't pass. It's a permanent change, which means it's the perfect time to make some active changes.
Sally and Bec break down the four things they'd do if they were in the thick of it right now. From restructuring feeds to keeping baby swaddled longer than you think, these are practical strategies that work together to help everyone get more sleep.
You'll learn:
• How to structure four-hourly feeds day and night to reduce overnight wake-ups
• Why keeping baby swaddled can be a game-changer (even if you've heard otherwise)
• How to take the pressure off naps and why four 45-minute naps is actually a win
• When and how to start gentle sleep training at four months
• Why four month olds are surprisingly receptive to change
Listen/Watch now:
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Know a tired parent in the four month trenches? Forward this their way,they'll thank you.
With you in the trenches,
Sally + Bec