I cried at the end of this video 😭 I think because your so positive and it doesn’t have to be some scary sleepless period. the past week has been so bad. Last night was the worst night ever.
I'm literally tearing up. Thank you for putting it in such a positive light! Husband and I have been struggling the past few nights with our 13 week old. Poor thing has been struggling so bad with falling asleep on his own
I have a 1month old and she just started to sleep longer stretches, I'm getting all the info ahead of time cause I really don't want to panic when the time come
I have 4 and a half month old twin boys. We were literally losing our sanity night by night. One very early morning I was DEEP down the rabbit hole and I came across beccas program. It has changed our life. We just got through our 5th night of the program and my bus just slept 11.5 hours straight! It’s so worth it. I will be recommending to all of my expecting friends!
So my baby never really cared for swaddle or paci, but she can only fall asleep while nursing. I’ve fought for hours to get her to sleep without nursing and it never ended well
Same here! But I love the bonding that it brings. I'll nurse him to sleep till he decides to sleep without me. What I'll never do is just leave him in the crib to cry himself to sleep.
Perfect I started doing all this when she turned 2 months except the pacifier because she hated it since the beginning. We are only 2 weeks into the transition and she’s already sleeping 8 hours straight at night. She actually sleeps on her crib next to me at night. She started sleeping better when we transitioned her to the crib and to the zipadee-zip.
Hey there! My baby seems to be terrified and begins screaming the second I put him in his crib to sleep. He almost has anxiety the second he goes into his crib. He just wants me there and desoarately tries to hold onto me as I put him down. Do you have any advice?
Watching this with a fussy 4 month old last week who was still swaddled and rocked to sleep. After watching so many video’s of you about sleeptraining and naproutines Ive decided it was time to start with our little boy as well We bought a new cosy sleeping sack, set up the bed, the bookreading table (with a few books set up and the light) We started looking at wake windows instead of waiting for our boy to show us his sleepy signs, we fixed his bottles and veggie bites around his nap times Adjusted our bedtime routing which already included bathtime. And we were set! With the record keeping sheet from the website we started this week, not knowing what to expect. From the first day up till now, we have this AMAZING sleeping baby! He got the hang of it so quickly. There was not a lot of crying involved We can now put him away in his crib awake after his feed and a little book. He will settle himself anywhere between 20 minutes to sometimes 5 minutes. We have a happy, playfull and rested child! Me and my family are so happy that I found your youtube page! Even the little one is feeling so much better with the amazing sleep he is getting! He was already a great sleeper at night, already did his 11.5h without feed in the night💙 Thankyou so much for these video’s!!
My baby never liked the bassinet. We just put her in our bed because we couldn’t get any sleep. She will sleep alone in her crib or our bed alone for naps. We are trying to get her to sleep in her crib all the time.
Thanks Becca for these awesome videos! We are doing your newborn course and it’s working great so far. I was just wondering what your thoughts are on the best time to transition out of the bassinet and into the crib?
Starting all this today 🤦🏼♀️ this is my second and my first was SO much easier with all this sleep stuff! This is uncharted territory! Thanks for the tips!
I’ve done all these steps on my own and my baby has done so well. He’s 4 months and still wakes to feed though. Can I stop doing night feeds to help him self soothe? I never know if he’s actually hungry I just nurse him when he wakes up haha.
Its . Working . THANK YOU !!!!! so my baby wasn’t swaddled But I put her in a larger sleep sack (so she can move her legs more and get comfy - arms are also out ) and I ditched the binkie . This girl woke up after 15 minutes putting her down .. I let her cry for (I set a timer) 5 minutes … SHE SOOTHED HERSELF BACK TO SLEEP !!!! She woke up 2 more times for maybe 5 seconds and AGAIN she fell back to sleep oh her own . I love you 🥲
Thank you! With an 11 week old, the timing of this video is perfect and the push I need to start transitioning him out of his swaddle (he's already been breaking free in the middle of the night - so it's time!).
@@littlezsleep for the past 2 months I was like is it this is it that? The never ending fussing/whining/crying even when fed from breast & bottle, he never seemed happy! His 20-30 min naps everyday made me wonder could THIS be the problem! 😅
My 15 week old has been waking up every hour at night, I was wondering what it was.. until I watched this! This video was as though I was being talked to directly based on her symptoms😛 Now I know that her behavior is textbook sleep regression.. Thank you for this!🙏🏼
But what if your baby hits the regression early at 14 weeks from due date. Should you then Wait to sleep train? She is showing all the signs. Waking up every 1-2 hours, breaking out of swaddle, leg slamming and tossing all night between waking up, fight going to sleep and not really napping
My baby used to sleep 10 hours at night when she was 1.5 months until 2.5 months then suddenly she sleeps less at night and wake up at like 3-4 am. Always. What happened
Thank you so much for this video and helping us parents reframe our worries about this regression! Last night might have been the first day of our daughters regression so I’ll try all these tonight. Is the Merlin sleep suit ok as the transition out of the swaddle or should we also move further from that and into the zipadee or sleep sack? We already have a Merlin which is why I wanted to check first before buying another baby item 😅 Thank you for your help!
Hey Emily! You're welcome! I do not recommend the Merlin because it restricts baby's movement and hinders their ability to self soothe. I would transition to an open arms sleep sack or a zipadee zip!
Interested to know how long the 4 month regression has last for some parents out there? And at how many weeks did the regression if any started for your little one…
My baby will rub his face like crazy waking himself more awake if he’s not swaddled. And I do have to feed him to sleep..... but idk how to get out of this cycle. Help me
4-5 weeks I’ve been like this with my daughter now, I feel so drained I don’t know how I’m managing to keep doing this every single night. I just want to cry as a dad I’m finding any part of this whole experience positive now I’m too exhausted to be happy. I find myself just wishing I had my old life I’ve always done the night feeds since my daughter was born. Being deprived of sleep so badly I really feel like I’m dieing more and more each day. I’m praying for this horrible stage to end.
Hey Mama! Giving you a big hug! We would love to help make sleep a thing for your little one and family! Would you mind emailing in to us at support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to provide some more guidance for you! 💛 Becca
My baby never liked being swaddled. We never used the pacifier to help him sleep but he does nurse to fall asleep which I don't think is a bad thing. I have found it to be the perfect opportunity to bond with him. I'll never let him cry himself to sleep that's barbaric
If you listened to what she was saying, the reason it's a bad thing is because they learn that they need a feed to get back to sleep. And most people don't give a shit about bonding when they've barely slept and the baby is screaming for something in the middle of the night. And letting them cry is not barbaric, it's teaching them to not depend on you to help them sleep, which is good for everyone
@@MF_JONES Not even dogs let their babies cry or "sleep train" co sleeping is the most natural thing. And my needs should never be put before the babies. I'm a grown woman i can handle stress and sleep deprivation. A baby can't. But to each his own.
@@runnerupcsal8241 nobody can deal with extreme sleep deprivation, which is why it's used in Guantanamo bay lol. And you can turn your nose up at people who sleep train all you want, but the fact is your baby will sleep better overall if they don't depend on you to help them get back to sleep every time they finish a cycle
@@MF_JONES I get what you're saying about sleep deprivation and of course it's hard. No one said having a new born is easy. All I'm saying is humans have come this far not in spite of but because of our natural instincts (i e. A baby waking every two hours to nurse ups the chances of his survival) I'm not looking down my nose at anyone, I'm trying to do what's best for my baby just likr very other mother out there. And i have a right to share my opinion wether people agree with me or not is irrelevant.
I’ve never left a comment on a TH-cam video before but oh my god I had to come back to say this… so when I was pregnant I learned about the 4 month sleep regression and decided when the baby was born I would implement good habits from the start to avoid it because it terrified me. I got baby into a routine from 4 weeks, had him swaddled and sleeping in his crib for all naps and taught him to fall asleep independently. For the first four months he was an excellent sleeper and I was patting myself on the back. Then on the day he turned four months, it started - naps lasted no more than 30 minutes and at night we were up every hour. When I watched this video I really didn’t think I’d learn anything new to be honest because I’d done so much research but then you mentioned the dummy. Every time I put baby to sleep, I gave him the dummy and of course, every time he woke I had to pop it back in. I thought there was no chance of being able to take it a way but I gave it a try. Literally the first nap, he went down super easy without it AND he slept for an hour. Then the second nap - two hours. I watched him wake up and put himself back over. Then at night it was a little trickier to get him to sleep initially but he slept through the night. I’m in disbelief. It totally worked. I honestly can’t thank you enough.
Just went through the 4 month regression and we pretty much did these tips naturally -- we moved to a different wearable (where her little hands and arms are freer to wiggle away -- baby merlin sleep suit) and let her solve the sleep herself in her crib (she gets some rocking, but then she can sing all she wants in that crib). She was FIGHTING naps for a few weeks during her regression (like physically fighting us lol) but suddenly our superstar napper is back (naps in crib since 2 months -- Idk how we managed this) . And she's sleeping in her own room at night like some sort of little human person (legit waking up at 4 and 5 and 6am to an adorable baby blowing raspberries was incredibly annoying, tho cute as hell). Transitions suck, but oh man is it nice to see baby gain independence (and sleep!).
That is great that you were able to get your little one back to sleeping independently! If you are ever curious about developmental and sleep changes as your baby grows, the Sleep Society is designed to help you keep sleep a thing! littlezsleep.com/sleep-society
Great question, Abby! It depends on how old your little one is. If they are older than 6 months (adjusted age), then you no longer need to worry about adjusted age when it comes to sleep schedules!
We already do all this and nothing is working. My baby sleeps amazing at night. But he is refusing naps. We don't swaddle, he doesn't take a pacifier, he sleeps in a crib, we do the correct awake times. We have a nighttime routine. I've read so many articles and im doing everything the experts say I should be doing and nothing is helping. Yesterday he had one nap that only lasted 45 minutes. I don't know what else to do.
Our LO also naps in the crib at daytime for about 40min-1hour He's little over 3monts, but that time seems to work as he is laughing and smiling after. I get longer nap, if I walk autside for an hour and then transition him to crib. Total about 2h.
Oh, my baby cries every time even I walk into the room, he will stop crying as soon as I walk out… if I forced him to nap by putting him down, he would sleep for 20 minutes only. It’s like a spell, 20-30 minutes, he will wake up.
Is it possible that my baby is a little early with everything? She was more aware of the world very early on. And some of the things you mention like breaking out of the swaddle and slamming her legs in the night (break dance moves) she's already been doing for a month. She just turned 3 months yesterday. I'm focussed on improving naps at the moment (found your other video on getting the baby off the body during naps), I just wondered, if the signs show she is maturing, can I sleep train or do I need to wait for another month? I love how you share so authentically. It's really nice to meet you here. I never resonated with other people who offer this kind of information (although their info is also good), it's just not as personal as I feel yours is. So thanks for all the energy you put into this!
Hey Nalaya! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Congrats on your new baby! Although she may be mature is some developmental skills, you will still want to wait until 16 weeks to sleep train! That way we know that she is developmentally ready to soother herself to sleep.
Hi Becca, thanks so much for this super helpful video! I think my 12 week old had started this early (she has started rolling already). Are these steps appropriate for a 12 week old or is she too young? She normally nurses to sleep, should I remove this prop or wait until she's a bit older? Thanks!
Hey Bryony! Congrats on your little one! There are a few things you can do during this awkward 3-4 month time frame. 1) get out of the swaddle 2) have more naps in the crib 3) keep her wide awake for the feed. Since she is not 4 months old yet, it is totally fine for you to help her get sleepy, but if you could separate that from eating that will help you out down the road. If you are looking for more resources for the 12 week range, I have a lot of newborn resources in my Sleep Society Membership! littlezsleep.com/sleep-society
I've seen several sleep training experts out there, and they all seem to know what they're talking about. Anyone know if one of the gurus out there has a more affordable option for folks whose budget can't accommodate the high price tag?
Hey Mama! Our courses are currently 15% off if you would like to email in to us at support@littlezsleep.com, we would love to connect you to the right course for you! 💛 Becca
So just put them down a little sleepy but not fully asleep? Mine usually wakes up as soon as I go to lay her down anyway. And then what, just leave the room?
Hey Shelby! In my courses I teach you to put your little one to bed WIDE awake! Drowsiness is the first step of sleep, so then baby wakes looking for you to help them get drowsy. If you are wanting your little one to fall asleep on their own for nights and naps, check out my Baby E-Coaching! littlezsleep.com/baby
Thank you so much for the tips! So half of the naps in the crib, but do I keep my baby sleeping at night in the bassinet still? Or just no more bassinet at all?
My little guy was a preemie so it's so hard to gage these things! He is 6 months chronologically. But if he had been born on his due date he would be about 4 months old. I don't know how much awake time he should be having.
Thank you for this! My first baby did pretty well with adapting to sleep, plus since she was the only baby I had all the time in the world without a care to focus on her. But now I have a second baby, 4 months, and I am juggling between the two. Second baby is in sleep regression big time, plus he started to roll onto stomach early. When he started to roll I moved him to crib and he absolutely hated it, so since then I have been giving crutches like moved him back to bed to sleep with me, constantly giving pacifier, skipping nap if he constantly cries, etc., mostly because I do not want his crying to bother my 3 year old daughter and was thinking he may not be ready for sleep training. But as time goes on the crutches are not working and he is just crying more and sleeping less. So sleep training it is.
Hey Lauren! I think sleep training will help you all feel well rested and happy! Here is a podcast I have on sleep training baby while you have a toddler. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tips-for-managing-sibling-sleep-while-sleep-training-baby/id1350931749?i=1000562550943
Hey Trina! I would recommend formally sleep training! My baby course is a step by step plan that will teach your little one to sleep independently! littlezsleep.com/baby
I heard that there was something called sleep training. It is supposed to help your baby to get on the right schedule when it comes to sleeping. I want to know if anyone has heard about this.
I sleep train my baby since she was 10 weeks old (just for the nap time) at least once a day. And it's been 2 weeks she is sleeping in her crib naps and night time and she is 12 weeks now. She fall asleep all by herself without pacifier or crying.
Hey Erika! That is a great question! I do not recommend a mobile over the crib because we want the crib to be a distraction free space, just for sleep. You could try moving the mobile to the diaper changing area or use it for tummy time!
I can’t believe her my baby finally can start sleep better. It would be huge blessing for us. She is 14 weeks now and for 2 nights already wakes up every 1 hour. I believe this is the regression starts. I don’t know how to put her to sleep to the crib for half of naps as she sleeps from the birth only on hands 😢 and every time I put her down she wakes up
Hey Anastasiia! The 4 month sleep regression is tough, but hang in there! My Baby E-Coaching will give you a plan to teach your little one the skills of independent sleep, you can start it at 16 weeks from due date! littlezsleep.com/baby
My baby just turned 4 months and my question is, is ok that she doesn’t wake up to feed at night? She’s been sleeping through the night since about 2 months old! 10pm-7am she’ll wake up to feed. Throughout the day she’ll average every 3 hour feedings of 4-5oz but past 4:30 she’ll eat every two hours to “fill up for the night i guess “ is that ok?
My baby has silent reflux and we are constantly using the pacifier as his comfort. He is now 16 weeks and In the 4 month sleep regression. Is it ok to take the paci away from a baby with reflux? He has medication that is working for him but I feel bad taking it away from him but he is constantly up in the night looking for it so I’d like to take it away
Hey Rebecca! Reflux in babies is so hard! Yes, you can take the paci away because it is actually causing broken sleep for him. If he learns to soothe himself on his own, he won't be looking for a paci! (which he can't control) If taking away the paci makes you nervous, I would recommend my Baby E-Coaching where I give you a step by step plan to get your little one sleeping on their own! littlezsleep.com/baby
How am I supposed to sleep train my 4 month old to sleep in his cot when every time i put him in it he cries and screams and becomes inconsolable. I refuse to let him cry it out. Hes usually a pretty good sleeper in the night but during the day hes too interested in whats going on around him lol
Hey Dawn! I would make sure that the wake windows you are using are right for his age! Check out my free schedule generator :) quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5cd320557700810014fc537f
Okay so mother of three boys 15 years old 10 years old and 4 months right now. I'm already out of the swaddle he does need like a blanket and does go to sleep with a pacifier with me patting his bum and then once he's done I just put him down and he's okay we're not quite to the point where he can sleep in a crib for long because he does ridiculous amounts of catnapping like Superfast naps but 15-20 minutes and that's just not enough for me to get overtired at 36 years old I'm not built like I was when I had my first child at 20, so here's the question are you telling me that I need to get rid of his pacifier by 6 months or like now? Please feel free to either message me back or whatever thank you very much for your help hope that this get some good responses as I'm open to all information that would be helpful
Hey there, Via!! We are here to help, thanks for reaching out! Can you copy/paste this to support@littlezsleep.com so we can give you the best guidance?! Looking forward to helping you and your little one make sleep a thing! Thank you!!! 💛Becca
Hi there. My baby is 17 weeks now as per due date) and the regression is hitting us hard, however my baby self settle on beggining of naps (stills cries for some minutes ) and for bedtime and is self settling during the night but not on Lunch nap. We are on day 11th of self training and we started swaddle my baby since day 1st of self training as per the Little Ones apps. Also because of his starter reflex....I feel nervous to go cold turkey ...I tried already 2 times and after some protest crying I remove the sleeping bag and put him on his swaddle as i really want him to sleep. He's been so overtired .
I don’t know if I’m ready to wean the paci ! My baby is about to be 5 months, we use a halo sleep sack mostly. He will roll onto his tummy on his own .. is that okay to leave him that way ?!
My 16 week old started the sleep regression 2-3 weeks ago. We dropped the swaddle and moved him to his crib 😮. So far so good. I just need some encouragement that I do not need to get him drowsy any more. He IS old enough to self-sooth. . . He sucks on his hand and holds his lovey. . .But my momma heart keeps telling me, “he is still so young, you need to get him drowsy” … even if I get him drowsy it’s still only a 50% chance that will help him sleep. I can put him down drowsy but sometimes he wakes right up. . . Like I said, I’m just looking for some encouragement that my baby can self sooth to sleep even when not drowsy (I follow the awake windows).
Hey Rebekah! You are right that he is now developmentally ready to fall asleep independently and you do not need to get him drowsy! At this age, drowsiness is actually an enemy of sleep, because if he wakes in the middle of the night, he will need you to help him get drowsy again! If you would like a plan to help walk you through this and confident in your choices, check out my baby course! littlezsleep.com/baby
My daughter started rolling over at 3 and a half months I was trying to slowly take her out of the swaddle but I had to go cold turkey it took about 3 days for her to get used to it.
My 4month baby doesn't like swaddle and pacifier. Only prop he needs is feed to sleep, not sure how to get rid of that (how to tell whether he is hungry or just soothing 😑) And he doesnt stay in the crib at all, he realizes and instantly wakes up as soon as we put him down 😔
Hey there! If you are wanting to get your baby to sleep in his crib on his own, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching. It is a step by step plan to get rid of props and have predictable naps and nights! littlezsleep.com/baby
When I put my baby to sleep, I want to try to let her fall asleep on her own. But sometimes she doesn’t stop crying. How can I let her know it’s okay to be in bed on her own? Right now she only falls asleep when I hold her. It started when she was nearly 4 months old. Now she is 4 months and 2 weeks. So for the last 3 weeks I am putting her to sleep like this..
Hey Zakieya! As your little one's sleep cycles mature, he may start to wake more frequently through the night! This is what causes the 4 month regression. Once your baby is 16 weeks old, if you want a plan to help your little one sleep longer stretches, check out my Baby E-Coaching! littlezsleep.com/baby
Hang in there, Jasmine! 💛 It's common to experience short naps at 3 months of age, and you don't need to fear the 4 month sleep regression! Once your little one is 16 weeks old, I highly suggest jumping into our Baby Sleep Program! bit.ly/babysleepecoaching
My two sons seem never to be able to be transferred from one place to another asleep from one month on. Never enjoyed the legacy of the 4th trimester for too long. But they also have reflux that requires a lot of holding.
Hi Janet! I actually do not recommend the Magic Merlin suit. It limits baby's ability to learn to move around freely and if used for too long can become a safety hazard. Here is a podcast where I talk all about the merlin with a pediatric OT! littlezsleep.com/blog/episode-9-what-an-ot-really-thinks-about-swaddles-magic-merlin-walkers-more/
Hey there! Your baby may fall asleep in the carseat, carriers, or stroller. But when you are at home, the AAP recommends that baby sleeps in a crib or bassinet that is firm, flat, and without anything loose blankets
My daughter is 4 months. She use to go to sleep so perfect on her own in her crib but all week she has wanted to be held for naps. If I lay her in her crib she screams. I feel like I should let her cry it out but I give in every time because it breaks my heart. Any advice?
Hey there! It sounds like your little one's sleep cycles are maturing and that is why she is regressing. If you are looking for a plan to get your one sleeping independently again (without doing cry it out) I highly recommend my Baby E-Coaching Program! littlezsleep.com/baby
This video helped so much! But I’m struggling with the third tip! I don’t let my babe cry it out. He loves his paci and has since we was born. Is there anything else I can do??? He cries so hard and fierce without the pacifier and being rocked…it breaks my heart.
My baby (born at 37 weeks) and is currently a few days shy of 3 months (not adjusted). We recently noticed major changes in how he sleeps. Is it too early for this to be considered part of the 4 month sleep regression
I'm so happy to have found this video, especially when you shared those 3 steps. But how can we unswaddled our soon to be 5 month old to sleep when he couldn't stop scratching his face? We have tried it before transitioning him into sleep sack, oh boy it was so devastating and frustrating 😢 he scratches his face (side forehead) to bleed a lot. • He couldn't fall asleep while unswaddled and won't stop crying. • He couldn't sleep in his car seat nor his stroller. • He hated being swaddled (but we had to). • He naps only 20-30 min and has a hard time staying asleep since he was a newborn. Now he's going through the 4-5 month sleep regression just makes everything even worse. I cried a lot everyday of this stressfullness, literally! I feel like I want to run away from this situation.
Hennytj!! I feel for you guys!!! I would want to ask some follow up questions... could you email support@littlezsleep.com so we can help? You can just copy/paste this comment over there. Sleep can be a thing!!!
Hi Becca, thanks a lot for your videos! But I have a doubt... If we get rid of the props, what do we do? I mean, my baby will just stay there crying like crazy... She is four months old, and now has developed this new habit of wanting to play for an hour or so at 4-5 in the morning. Thanks a lot!!!!
Hi Marta! Great question. When props are removed it can go 2 ways: Baby puts themself to sleep no problem, or we need to implement a sleep training program to teach them. If you know you want a step-by-step plan on HOW to teach your little one to sleep without props, you can check out my Baby Sleep E-Coaching™ Program: littlezsleep.com/baby
My little boy is 14 weeks old he also wants to wake at 4 am our 5 and kick his legs move his head side to side he won't go to sleep without his paci and sometimes needs a pat on the back to help him sleep any advice
So thankful for your baby course! Baby is now sleeping 11-12 hrs a night and he self soothes! I’m so glad we stuck it out and didn’t give up! He definitely was ready bc like you mentioned, the rocking and bouncing didn’t work anymore. So now that we went through training and he is sleeping better, will we still see the regression happen?? I hope not now that he knows how to self soothe and sleeps all night! 😬
1. Let go of swaddle 2. Nap in their cribs. 4 month old typically takes 4 naps a day. 3. No pacifier or props....no feeding, nursing or pacifiers to help baby sleep. No rocking either
gosh… i hear you but ditching the props and the swaddle means at least a week of NO SLEEP FOR ME 😭😭😭😭 I already do the bassinet naps but i rock her for naps and breastfeed her at night. She is 4 months in 3 days and yes i definitely can tell she is ready to learn to sleep by herself, though tried a t sleep sack and got zero sleep that night 😔😳
Hey Ashlee! It can be scary to ditch all the props your child is using to sleep, but if we keep them past 4 months, it can actually hinder their sleep. You can sleep train at 15 weeks if you would like! If you want a step by step plan on how to get your little one sleeping independently, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching. littlezsleep.com/baby
My baby will nurse to sleep but when i notice he is just pacifying . After about 5 min i pull him off. Then wait another minute then put him down. Works like a charm. Actually for the first month he was so sleepy he didnt even pacify to sleep 😆
All these videos say “let your baby fall asleep on their own” but they don’t say what to do when they don’t.
I cried at the end of this video 😭 I think because your so positive and it doesn’t have to be some scary sleepless period. the past week has been so bad. Last night was the worst night ever.
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Watching this with my 4 month old and I'm not entirely sure if we're already on sleep regression since it felt like we've been on it since Day 1. 😅
Ha! I get that!!! My first daughter was SO TOUGH from the first day! But if you're at 4 months old, the good news is we can do so much to help now!!!
I'm literally tearing up. Thank you for putting it in such a positive light! Husband and I have been struggling the past few nights with our 13 week old. Poor thing has been struggling so bad with falling asleep on his own
You have saved me and my sanity. You have saved my marriage. You have saved my child. Thank you for being so knowledgeable, confident and positive.
Kiki I'm SO happy and honored to hear this!!!! Thank you for sharing this with me, and CHEERS to sleep being a real thing!!!
That 4 month sleep regression can't scare me!
Bring it on son!
We are here for you 😊
I have a 1month old and she just started to sleep longer stretches, I'm getting all the info ahead of time cause I really don't want to panic when the time come
I have 4 and a half month old twin boys. We were literally losing our sanity night by night. One very early morning I was DEEP down the rabbit hole and I came across beccas program. It has changed our life. We just got through our 5th night of the program and my bus just slept 11.5 hours straight! It’s so worth it. I will be recommending to all of my expecting friends!
So my baby never really cared for swaddle or paci, but she can only fall asleep while nursing. I’ve fought for hours to get her to sleep without nursing and it never ended well
Same here! But I love the bonding that it brings. I'll nurse him to sleep till he decides to sleep without me. What I'll never do is just leave him in the crib to cry himself to sleep.
Perfect I started doing all this when she turned 2 months except the pacifier because she hated it since the beginning. We are only 2 weeks into the transition and she’s already sleeping 8 hours straight at night. She actually sleeps on her crib next to me at night. She started sleeping better when we transitioned her to the crib and to the zipadee-zip.
Way to go, Stefany!!! That's great to hear. And that is a HUGE transition, so you're doing awesome.
Hey there! My baby seems to be terrified and begins screaming the second I put him in his crib to sleep. He almost has anxiety the second he goes into his crib. He just wants me there and desoarately tries to hold onto me as I put him down. Do you have any advice?
Watching this with a fussy 4 month old last week who was still swaddled and rocked to sleep.
After watching so many video’s of you about sleeptraining and naproutines Ive decided it was time to start with our little boy as well
We bought a new cosy sleeping sack, set up the bed, the bookreading table (with a few books set up and the light)
We started looking at wake windows instead of waiting for our boy to show us his sleepy signs, we fixed his bottles and veggie bites around his nap times
Adjusted our bedtime routing which already included bathtime.
And we were set!
With the record keeping sheet from the website we started this week, not knowing what to expect.
From the first day up till now, we have this AMAZING sleeping baby! He got the hang of it so quickly. There was not a lot of crying involved
We can now put him away in his crib awake after his feed and a little book.
He will settle himself anywhere between 20 minutes to sometimes 5 minutes.
We have a happy, playfull and rested child!
Me and my family are so happy that I found your youtube page!
Even the little one is feeling so much better with the amazing sleep he is getting!
He was already a great sleeper at night, already did his 11.5h without feed in the night💙
Thankyou so much for these video’s!!
Hey Chelsea! YES!!!! Thank you so much for sharing! It means the world to me when I hear how families have made sleep a thing!
Love it ! So beautifully explained even for dummies like myself. Thank you Rebecca.
Glad it was helpful!
My baby never liked the bassinet. We just put her in our bed because we couldn’t get any sleep. She will sleep alone in her crib or our bed alone for naps. We are trying to get her to sleep in her crib all the time.
Thanks Becca for these awesome videos! We are doing your newborn course and it’s working great so far. I was just wondering what your thoughts are on the best time to transition out of the bassinet and into the crib?
I'm so glad this was helpful!! And that's a great question!! I actually did a whole video on this topic here: th-cam.com/video/uu4-XMb7L0Q/w-d-xo.html
Starting all this today 🤦🏼♀️ this is my second and my first was SO much easier with all this sleep stuff! This is uncharted territory! Thanks for the tips!
Omg this helped so much my back is going out bouncing and rocking
Hey Alison! I am so glad to hear that this was helpful!
Currently struggling with this😭😭😭
Mine HATED being swaddled after 6 weeks. Went cold turkey at 2 months. First night was rough but the next night he slept through the night
I’ve done all these steps on my own and my baby has done so well. He’s 4 months and still wakes to feed though. Can I stop doing night feeds to help him self soothe? I never know if he’s actually hungry I just nurse him when he wakes up haha.
You stop doing night feeds?
Its . Working . THANK YOU !!!!!
so my baby wasn’t swaddled But I put her in a larger sleep sack (so she can move her legs more and get comfy - arms are also out ) and I ditched the binkie . This girl woke up after 15 minutes putting her down .. I let her cry for (I set a timer) 5 minutes … SHE SOOTHED HERSELF BACK TO SLEEP !!!! She woke up 2 more times for maybe 5 seconds and AGAIN she fell back to sleep oh her own . I love you 🥲
YES!!!!! That is amazing!! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! With an 11 week old, the timing of this video is perfect and the push I need to start transitioning him out of his swaddle (he's already been breaking free in the middle of the night - so it's time!).
Oh I'm so glad this was helpful!!!! 💛
I am SO glad o came across this video!!! 😩🙌🏼 I never swaddled but I will be trying everything else TODAY!!!
So glad! You got this 💛
@@littlezsleep for the past 2 months I was like is it this is it that? The never ending fussing/whining/crying even when fed from breast & bottle, he never seemed happy! His 20-30 min naps everyday made me wonder could THIS be the problem! 😅
My 15 week old has been waking up every hour at night, I was wondering what it was.. until I watched this!
This video was as though I was being talked to directly based on her symptoms😛 Now I know that her behavior is textbook sleep regression.. Thank you for this!🙏🏼
Hi Supriya! I am so glad you found this helpful
Hey Supriya , what did you do then ? How did you manage to get past that ?
But what if your baby hits the regression early at 14 weeks from due date. Should you then Wait to sleep train? She is showing all the signs. Waking up every 1-2 hours, breaking out of swaddle, leg slamming and tossing all night between waking up, fight going to sleep and not really napping
My baby used to sleep 10 hours at night when she was 1.5 months until 2.5 months then suddenly she sleeps less at night and wake up at like 3-4 am. Always. What happened
Thank you so much for this video and helping us parents reframe our worries about this regression! Last night might have been the first day of our daughters regression so I’ll try all these tonight. Is the Merlin sleep suit ok as the transition out of the swaddle or should we also move further from that and into the zipadee or sleep sack? We already have a Merlin which is why I wanted to check first before buying another baby item 😅 Thank you for your help!
Hey Emily! You're welcome! I do not recommend the Merlin because it restricts baby's movement and hinders their ability to self soothe. I would transition to an open arms sleep sack or a zipadee zip!
@@littlezsleep so helpful thank you for your response I appreciate it so much I’ll do so!!
How dost the props, and get them to sleep alone? I dont have time to try to get him to nAP ALL DAY....I’m a single mom.
Interested to know how long the 4 month regression has last for some parents out there? And at how many weeks did the regression if any started for your little one…
My baby will rub his face like crazy waking himself more awake if he’s not swaddled. And I do have to feed him to sleep..... but idk how to get out of this cycle. Help me
4-5 weeks I’ve been like this with my daughter now, I feel so drained I don’t know how I’m managing to keep doing this every single night. I just want to cry as a dad I’m finding any part of this whole experience positive now I’m too exhausted to be happy. I find myself just wishing I had my old life I’ve always done the night feeds since my daughter was born. Being deprived of sleep so badly I really feel like I’m dieing more and more each day. I’m praying for this horrible stage to end.
Hey Mama! Giving you a big hug! We would love to help make sleep a thing for your little one and family! Would you mind emailing in to us at support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to provide some more guidance for you! 💛 Becca
Your video helped me SO SO MUCH!!! I'm going to apply this tomorrow!!!
My 4 month old still only wants to sleep on my chest 😭😭 help
My baby never liked being swaddled. We never used the pacifier to help him sleep but he does nurse to fall asleep which I don't think is a bad thing. I have found it to be the perfect opportunity to bond with him. I'll never let him cry himself to sleep that's barbaric
If you listened to what she was saying, the reason it's a bad thing is because they learn that they need a feed to get back to sleep. And most people don't give a shit about bonding when they've barely slept and the baby is screaming for something in the middle of the night. And letting them cry is not barbaric, it's teaching them to not depend on you to help them sleep, which is good for everyone
@@MF_JONES Not even dogs let their babies cry or "sleep train" co sleeping is the most natural thing. And my needs should never be put before the babies. I'm a grown woman i can handle stress and sleep deprivation. A baby can't. But to each his own.
@@MF_JONES And you (mom) are the only thing IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE your baby knows. "Teaching them" to not depend on you is all sorts of messed up.
@@runnerupcsal8241 nobody can deal with extreme sleep deprivation, which is why it's used in Guantanamo bay lol. And you can turn your nose up at people who sleep train all you want, but the fact is your baby will sleep better overall if they don't depend on you to help them get back to sleep every time they finish a cycle
@@MF_JONES I get what you're saying about sleep deprivation and of course it's hard. No one said having a new born is easy. All I'm saying is humans have come this far not in spite of but because of our natural instincts (i e. A baby waking every two hours to nurse ups the chances of his survival) I'm not looking down my nose at anyone, I'm trying to do what's best for my baby just likr very other mother out there. And i have a right to share my opinion wether people agree with me or not is irrelevant.
The most helpful video I've ever seen😭
Hey Courtney! I am so glad this helped you out!
The struggle is real
Thank you for the video it was so informative, you gained a new subscriber
Aw thank you so much!!!!
I’ve never left a comment on a TH-cam video before but oh my god I had to come back to say this… so when I was pregnant I learned about the 4 month sleep regression and decided when the baby was born I would implement good habits from the start to avoid it because it terrified me. I got baby into a routine from 4 weeks, had him swaddled and sleeping in his crib for all naps and taught him to fall asleep independently. For the first four months he was an excellent sleeper and I was patting myself on the back. Then on the day he turned four months, it started - naps lasted no more than 30 minutes and at night we were up every hour. When I watched this video I really didn’t think I’d learn anything new to be honest because I’d done so much research but then you mentioned the dummy. Every time I put baby to sleep, I gave him the dummy and of course, every time he woke I had to pop it back in. I thought there was no chance of being able to take it a way but I gave it a try. Literally the first nap, he went down super easy without it AND he slept for an hour. Then the second nap - two hours. I watched him wake up and put himself back over. Then at night it was a little trickier to get him to sleep initially but he slept through the night. I’m in disbelief. It totally worked. I honestly can’t thank you enough.
Oh my goodness this made my day!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!!! You’re doing such a great job!
Omg you are amazing! Found the answers I needed
Just went through the 4 month regression and we pretty much did these tips naturally -- we moved to a different wearable (where her little hands and arms are freer to wiggle away -- baby merlin sleep suit) and let her solve the sleep herself in her crib (she gets some rocking, but then she can sing all she wants in that crib). She was FIGHTING naps for a few weeks during her regression (like physically fighting us lol) but suddenly our superstar napper is back (naps in crib since 2 months -- Idk how we managed this) . And she's sleeping in her own room at night like some sort of little human person (legit waking up at 4 and 5 and 6am to an adorable baby blowing raspberries was incredibly annoying, tho cute as hell). Transitions suck, but oh man is it nice to see baby gain independence (and sleep!).
That is great that you were able to get your little one back to sleeping independently! If you are ever curious about developmental and sleep changes as your baby grows, the Sleep Society is designed to help you keep sleep a thing! littlezsleep.com/sleep-society
Hi! If my baby was born before due date, do you use the corrected age or the physical age when it comes to sleeping age? Thanks!
Great question, Abby! It depends on how old your little one is. If they are older than 6 months (adjusted age), then you no longer need to worry about adjusted age when it comes to sleep schedules!
We already do all this and nothing is working. My baby sleeps amazing at night. But he is refusing naps. We don't swaddle, he doesn't take a pacifier, he sleeps in a crib, we do the correct awake times. We have a nighttime routine. I've read so many articles and im doing everything the experts say I should be doing and nothing is helping. Yesterday he had one nap that only lasted 45 minutes. I don't know what else to do.
Our LO also naps in the crib at daytime for about 40min-1hour
He's little over 3monts, but that time seems to work as he is laughing and smiling after. I get longer nap, if I walk autside for an hour and then transition him to crib. Total about 2h.
Oh, my baby cries every time even I walk into the room, he will stop crying as soon as I walk out… if I forced him to nap by putting him down, he would sleep for 20 minutes only. It’s like a spell, 20-30 minutes, he will wake up.
Our kids (4 years and 4 months) have loved their Zipadeezips!
Zipadeezips are AMAZING!
Is it possible that my baby is a little early with everything? She was more aware of the world very early on. And some of the things you mention like breaking out of the swaddle and slamming her legs in the night (break dance moves) she's already been doing for a month. She just turned 3 months yesterday. I'm focussed on improving naps at the moment (found your other video on getting the baby off the body during naps), I just wondered, if the signs show she is maturing, can I sleep train or do I need to wait for another month?
I love how you share so authentically. It's really nice to meet you here. I never resonated with other people who offer this kind of information (although their info is also good), it's just not as personal as I feel yours is. So thanks for all the energy you put into this!
Hey Nalaya! THANK YOU SO MUCH! Congrats on your new baby! Although she may be mature is some developmental skills, you will still want to wait until 16 weeks to sleep train! That way we know that she is developmentally ready to soother herself to sleep.
I never swaddled my baby and now is about 4 months old 😊
Hi Becca, thanks so much for this super helpful video!
I think my 12 week old had started this early (she has started rolling already). Are these steps appropriate for a 12 week old or is she too young? She normally nurses to sleep, should I remove this prop or wait until she's a bit older?
Thanks!
Hey Bryony! Congrats on your little one! There are a few things you can do during this awkward 3-4 month time frame. 1) get out of the swaddle 2) have more naps in the crib 3) keep her wide awake for the feed. Since she is not 4 months old yet, it is totally fine for you to help her get sleepy, but if you could separate that from eating that will help you out down the road.
If you are looking for more resources for the 12 week range, I have a lot of newborn resources in my Sleep Society Membership! littlezsleep.com/sleep-society
I have a 2 month old and I’m just trying to educate myself so I’m not shocked
That’s awesome Rachel!!! So glad you’re here!!
My baby no longer takes paci. Really only took it for like a month. Makes sense now
I'm glad this video helped to explain more!!
Twins and the girl wakes up during the night for her feed and then flatly refuses to go back to sleep for the next couple of hours.
Is using a sleep sack ok??
Thank you for your advice 🙏🏾☺
I've seen several sleep training experts out there, and they all seem to know what they're talking about. Anyone know if one of the gurus out there has a more affordable option for folks whose budget can't accommodate the high price tag?
Hey Mama! Our courses are currently 15% off if you would like to email in to us at support@littlezsleep.com, we would love to connect you to the right course for you! 💛 Becca
So just put them down a little sleepy but not fully asleep? Mine usually wakes up as soon as I go to lay her down anyway. And then what, just leave the room?
Hey Shelby! In my courses I teach you to put your little one to bed WIDE awake! Drowsiness is the first step of sleep, so then baby wakes looking for you to help them get drowsy.
If you are wanting your little one to fall asleep on their own for nights and naps, check out my Baby E-Coaching!
littlezsleep.com/baby
Thank you so much for the tips! So half of the naps in the crib, but do I keep my baby sleeping at night in the bassinet still? Or just no more bassinet at all?
Hey there! You can still have baby sleep in the bassinet at night!
My little guy was a preemie so it's so hard to gage these things! He is 6 months chronologically. But if he had been born on his due date he would be about 4 months old. I don't know how much awake time he should be having.
So happy we found your channel! Our daughter is strugglingggg with this right now. Blessings!
Thank you for this! My first baby did pretty well with adapting to sleep, plus since she was the only baby I had all the time in the world without a care to focus on her. But now I have a second baby, 4 months, and I am juggling between the two. Second baby is in sleep regression big time, plus he started to roll onto stomach early. When he started to roll I moved him to crib and he absolutely hated it, so since then I have been giving crutches like moved him back to bed to sleep with me, constantly giving pacifier, skipping nap if he constantly cries, etc., mostly because I do not want his crying to bother my 3 year old daughter and was thinking he may not be ready for sleep training. But as time goes on the crutches are not working and he is just crying more and sleeping less. So sleep training it is.
Hey Lauren! I think sleep training will help you all feel well rested and happy! Here is a podcast I have on sleep training baby while you have a toddler. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tips-for-managing-sibling-sleep-while-sleep-training-baby/id1350931749?i=1000562550943
Could I also sleep train my baby during her naps? Do I let her cry it out when I try to put her down for one?
Hey Karolina! YES! In my programs you sleep train naps and nights at the same time.
littlezsleep.com/baby
If baby goes through regression early like around 3 months do you start sleep training then?
Great question! You will still want to wait until 16 weeks old from due date!
What should we do sfter ditching swaddle and psci
When they cry for falling asleep and staying asleep in middle of their sleep.
Hey Trina! I would recommend formally sleep training! My baby course is a step by step plan that will teach your little one to sleep independently!
littlezsleep.com/baby
I heard that there was something called sleep training. It is supposed to help your baby to get on the right schedule when it comes to sleeping. I want to know if anyone has heard about this.
Hey! Yes, sleep training is what we do! Do you have any questions? Send us an email support@littlezsleep.com and we would love to chat!!
I sleep train my baby since she was 10 weeks old (just for the nap time) at least once a day. And it's been 2 weeks she is sleeping in her crib naps and night time and she is 12 weeks now. She fall asleep all by herself without pacifier or crying.
What about the white noise? Is it considered a prop?
would you consider the baby einstein aquarium mobile a prop?
Hey Erika! That is a great question! I do not recommend a mobile over the crib because we want the crib to be a distraction free space, just for sleep. You could try moving the mobile to the diaper changing area or use it for tummy time!
@@littlezsleep thank you!
I can’t believe her my baby finally can start sleep better. It would be huge blessing for us. She is 14 weeks now and for 2 nights already wakes up every 1 hour. I believe this is the regression starts.
I don’t know how to put her to sleep to the crib for half of naps as she sleeps from the birth only on hands 😢 and every time I put her down she wakes up
Hey Anastasiia! The 4 month sleep regression is tough, but hang in there! My Baby E-Coaching will give you a plan to teach your little one the skills of independent sleep, you can start it at 16 weeks from due date! littlezsleep.com/baby
My baby just turned 4 months and my question is, is ok that she doesn’t wake up to feed at night? She’s been sleeping through the night since about 2 months old! 10pm-7am she’ll wake up to feed. Throughout the day she’ll average every 3 hour feedings of 4-5oz but past 4:30 she’ll eat every two hours to “fill up for the night i guess “ is that ok?
Hey Nancy! If your pediatrician does not have any weight gain concerns, it totally ok if your little one has dropped the night feed on their own :)
This is a great video!!
My baby has silent reflux and we are constantly using the pacifier as his comfort. He is now 16 weeks and In the 4 month sleep regression. Is it ok to take the paci away from a baby with reflux? He has medication that is working for him but I feel bad taking it away from him but he is constantly up in the night looking for it so I’d like to take it away
Hey Rebecca! Reflux in babies is so hard! Yes, you can take the paci away because it is actually causing broken sleep for him. If he learns to soothe himself on his own, he won't be looking for a paci! (which he can't control)
If taking away the paci makes you nervous, I would recommend my Baby E-Coaching where I give you a step by step plan to get your little one sleeping on their own!
littlezsleep.com/baby
How am I supposed to sleep train my 4 month old to sleep in his cot when every time i put him in it he cries and screams and becomes inconsolable. I refuse to let him cry it out. Hes usually a pretty good sleeper in the night but during the day hes too interested in whats going on around him lol
Hey Dawn! I would make sure that the wake windows you are using are right for his age! Check out my free schedule generator :) quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5cd320557700810014fc537f
Okay so mother of three boys 15 years old 10 years old and 4 months right now. I'm already out of the swaddle he does need like a blanket and does go to sleep with a pacifier with me patting his bum and then once he's done I just put him down and he's okay we're not quite to the point where he can sleep in a crib for long because he does ridiculous amounts of catnapping like Superfast naps but 15-20 minutes and that's just not enough for me to get overtired at 36 years old I'm not built like I was when I had my first child at 20, so here's the question are you telling me that I need to get rid of his pacifier by 6 months or like now? Please feel free to either message me back or whatever thank you very much for your help hope that this get some good responses as I'm open to all information that would be helpful
Hey there, Via!! We are here to help, thanks for reaching out! Can you copy/paste this to support@littlezsleep.com so we can give you the best guidance?! Looking forward to helping you and your little one make sleep a thing! Thank you!!! 💛Becca
Hi there. My baby is 17 weeks now as per due date) and the regression is hitting us hard, however my baby self settle on beggining of naps (stills cries for some minutes ) and for bedtime and is self settling during the night but not on Lunch nap.
We are on day 11th of self training and we started swaddle my baby since day 1st of self training as per the Little Ones apps. Also because of his starter reflex....I feel nervous to go cold turkey ...I tried already 2 times and after some protest crying I remove the sleeping bag and put him on his swaddle as i really want him to sleep. He's been so overtired .
I don’t know if I’m ready to wean the paci ! My baby is about to be 5 months, we use a halo sleep sack mostly. He will roll onto his tummy on his own .. is that okay to leave him that way ?!
Hey Lindsey! If you little one is getting on his tummy on his own, then it is safe for him to sleep that way!
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My 16 week old started the sleep regression 2-3 weeks ago. We dropped the swaddle and moved him to his crib 😮. So far so good. I just need some encouragement that I do not need to get him drowsy any more. He IS old enough to self-sooth. . . He sucks on his hand and holds his lovey. . .But my momma heart keeps telling me, “he is still so young, you need to get him drowsy” … even if I get him drowsy it’s still only a 50% chance that will help him sleep. I can put him down drowsy but sometimes he wakes right up. . . Like I said, I’m just looking for some encouragement that my baby can self sooth to sleep even when not drowsy (I follow the awake windows).
Hey Rebekah! You are right that he is now developmentally ready to fall asleep independently and you do not need to get him drowsy! At this age, drowsiness is actually an enemy of sleep, because if he wakes in the middle of the night, he will need you to help him get drowsy again!
If you would like a plan to help walk you through this and confident in your choices, check out my baby course!
littlezsleep.com/baby
@@littlezsleep thanks ❤️
My daughter started rolling over at 3 and a half months I was trying to slowly take her out of the swaddle but I had to go cold turkey it took about 3 days for her to get used to it.
It usually takes a few days for baby to adjust and then they are good :)
My 4month baby doesn't like swaddle and pacifier. Only prop he needs is feed to sleep, not sure how to get rid of that (how to tell whether he is hungry or just soothing 😑)
And he doesnt stay in the crib at all, he realizes and instantly wakes up as soon as we put him down 😔
Hey there! If you are wanting to get your baby to sleep in his crib on his own, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching. It is a step by step plan to get rid of props and have predictable naps and nights! littlezsleep.com/baby
When I put my baby to sleep, I want to try to let her fall asleep on her own. But sometimes she doesn’t stop crying. How can I let her know it’s okay to be in bed on her own? Right now she only falls asleep when I hold her. It started when she was nearly 4 months old. Now she is 4 months and 2 weeks. So for the last 3 weeks I am putting her to sleep like this..
Hi when did she started sleeping normaly again?
My 3month old son use to sleep every 6hours wake up for a feed and sleep again now he wakes up every 4 hours why is that
Hey Zakieya! As your little one's sleep cycles mature, he may start to wake more frequently through the night! This is what causes the 4 month regression. Once your baby is 16 weeks old, if you want a plan to help your little one sleep longer stretches, check out my Baby E-Coaching! littlezsleep.com/baby
Most helpful video ever
I'm so happy to hear this!!!! Thank you!!
I have a 3mo old baby and I’m already struggling with his daytime naps ugh 😩 and I’m not looking forward to this 4mo regression.
Hang in there, Jasmine! 💛 It's common to experience short naps at 3 months of age, and you don't need to fear the 4 month sleep regression! Once your little one is 16 weeks old, I highly suggest jumping into our Baby Sleep Program! bit.ly/babysleepecoaching
What if you leave them to sleep with no props like you say and they just cry the whole time…let them cry it out ??????
My two sons seem never to be able to be transferred from one place to another asleep from one month on. Never enjoyed the legacy of the 4th trimester for too long. But they also have reflux that requires a lot of holding.
Yes! Some babies do not transfer as well as other babies!
What about the baby merlin sleep suit? My 3 month old sleeps like a dream in it instead of a swaddle!
Hi Janet! I actually do not recommend the Magic Merlin suit. It limits baby's ability to learn to move around freely and if used for too long can become a safety hazard. Here is a podcast where I talk all about the merlin with a pediatric OT! littlezsleep.com/blog/episode-9-what-an-ot-really-thinks-about-swaddles-magic-merlin-walkers-more/
What about sleeping on the settee? Sleeping on the bed? Somewhere solid?
I can't just stay say in the house all day everyday
Hey there! Your baby may fall asleep in the carseat, carriers, or stroller. But when you are at home, the AAP recommends that baby sleeps in a crib or bassinet that is firm, flat, and without anything loose blankets
My daughter is 4 months. She use to go to sleep so perfect on her own in her crib but all week she has wanted to be held for naps. If I lay her in her crib she screams. I feel like I should let her cry it out but I give in every time because it breaks my heart. Any advice?
Hey there! It sounds like your little one's sleep cycles are maturing and that is why she is regressing. If you are looking for a plan to get your one sleeping independently again (without doing cry it out) I highly recommend my Baby E-Coaching Program! littlezsleep.com/baby
Baby cries inconsolably before each nap/bedtime. I think we are in a overtired cycle /: do I catch her up then try sleep teaching?
3.5 month old going through regression now
This video helped so much! But I’m struggling with the third tip! I don’t let my babe cry it out. He loves his paci and has since we was born. Is there anything else I can do??? He cries so hard and fierce without the pacifier and being rocked…it breaks my heart.
My boy is the same 14 weeks old and he needs his paci our a pat on the back at times to help him get to sleep
My baby (born at 37 weeks) and is currently a few days shy of 3 months (not adjusted). We recently noticed major changes in how he sleeps. Is it too early for this to be considered part of the 4 month sleep regression
Mine is also like that though he was born 38 and half . Looks like he is maturing early
I'm so happy to have found this video, especially when you shared those 3 steps. But how can we unswaddled our soon to be 5 month old to sleep when he couldn't stop scratching his face? We have tried it before transitioning him into sleep sack, oh boy it was so devastating and frustrating 😢 he scratches his face (side forehead) to bleed a lot.
• He couldn't fall asleep while unswaddled and won't stop crying.
• He couldn't sleep in his car seat nor his stroller.
• He hated being swaddled (but we had to).
• He naps only 20-30 min and has a hard time staying asleep since he was a newborn.
Now he's going through the 4-5 month sleep regression just makes everything even worse. I cried a lot everyday of this stressfullness, literally! I feel like I want to run away from this situation.
Hennytj!! I feel for you guys!!! I would want to ask some follow up questions... could you email support@littlezsleep.com so we can help? You can just copy/paste this comment over there. Sleep can be a thing!!!
My life right now. I want to cry and haven’t because it doesn’t help.
Some countries let you leave your baby at the fire station, no questions asked, just saying...
Hi Becca, thanks a lot for your videos! But I have a doubt... If we get rid of the props, what do we do? I mean, my baby will just stay there crying like crazy... She is four months old, and now has developed this new habit of wanting to play for an hour or so at 4-5 in the morning. Thanks a lot!!!!
Hi Marta! Great question. When props are removed it can go 2 ways: Baby puts themself to sleep no problem, or we need to implement a sleep training program to teach them. If you know you want a step-by-step plan on HOW to teach your little one to sleep without props, you can check out my Baby Sleep E-Coaching™ Program: littlezsleep.com/baby
My little boy is 14 weeks old he also wants to wake at 4 am our 5 and kick his legs move his head side to side he won't go to sleep without his paci and sometimes needs a pat on the back to help him sleep any advice
So thankful for your baby course! Baby is now sleeping 11-12 hrs a night and he self soothes! I’m so glad we stuck it out and didn’t give up! He definitely was ready bc like you mentioned, the rocking and bouncing didn’t work anymore. So now that we went through training and he is sleeping better, will we still see the regression happen?? I hope not now that he knows how to self soothe and sleeps all night! 😬
Hey how did you sleep train baby and get him to sleep without being rocked ?
What? But the whole point here is that they stop napping! He’s awak for 3-4 hrs ...def can’t even get him to sleep then
Going through that now! 😩
Very helpful!!
1. Let go of swaddle
2. Nap in their cribs. 4 month old typically takes 4 naps a day.
3. No pacifier or props....no feeding, nursing or pacifiers to help baby sleep. No rocking either
Thanks Syreeta!
gosh… i hear you but ditching the props and the swaddle means at least a week of NO SLEEP FOR ME 😭😭😭😭 I already do the bassinet naps but i rock her for naps and breastfeed her at night. She is 4 months in 3 days and yes i definitely can tell she is ready to learn to sleep by herself, though tried a t sleep sack and got zero sleep that night 😔😳
Whoa thinking about dropping the binkie gives me hard core anxiety
Hey there! A lot of times the parent has a harder time taking the pacifier away than the baby does. You got this :)
Thank you so much..
I know I have to do all of these things but they're all terrifying and I know she's not going to sleep well at all.
Sorry. Also.. 16 Weeks from due date?? So my 14 week old was born a week late... I could sleep train her next week?!
Hey Ashlee! It can be scary to ditch all the props your child is using to sleep, but if we keep them past 4 months, it can actually hinder their sleep. You can sleep train at 15 weeks if you would like! If you want a step by step plan on how to get your little one sleeping independently, I recommend my Baby E-Coaching.
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My baby will nurse to sleep but when i notice he is just pacifying . After about 5 min i pull him off. Then wait another minute then put him down. Works like a charm. Actually for the first month he was so sleepy he didnt even pacify to sleep 😆
Hey Melissa! I am glad you have found something that works for you and your family :)
My baby always sleeps terrible. So it’s going to get worse? We’re not going to make it 😅
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