Tips for Managing Sleep Regressions in Your Baby

Sleep regression is a tricky time when your baby’s sleep patterns change and it's challenging for both parents and babies. Take a look at these simple tips in coping and dealing with child sleep challenges.

What is sleep regression and what causes it?

Sleep regression is the time when your baby's sleep patterns shift. They wake up often during the night, and at the same time, they have a hard time going back to sleep. This usually occurs around developmental milestones when your baby’s body and mind are busy growing and changing. From social and emotional development to acquisition of new skills and concepts, these all distract your little one from relaxing into sleep. This is temporary, so as soon as your baby gets used to these new changes, tricks, or skills, their sleeping patterns usually return to normal.

Tips for Managing Sleep Regressions

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👶🏻 Keep a calming routine and environment

Try exploring activities such as a soothing massage, bath, swaddling, or storytime to relax. It's also important to consider their sleep environment. Distractions in the bedroom can play a key role in their bedtime struggles. Keep the room dark and at a comfortable temperature to help them fall asleep.

👶🏻 Keep routines consistent

Try maintaining a soothing bedtime routine before sleep. This will also help settle them before putting them down for the night, especially if they have separation anxiety

👶🏻 Kick the bedtime screen time

Maintain a boundary and avoid any screen time at all at least 1.5 hours before bedtime. Using screens can affect how quickly your little love falls asleep and how long they sleep.

👶🏻 Pay attention to sleep cues and act quickly

Watch out for all the signs of a sleepy baby such as yawning, rubbing their eyes, fussing, and disinterest. Once your little love shows any of these classic sleepy signs, try and get your baby to a quiet space to rest.

👶🏻 Consider a comfort object

Stuffed animals and plush toys bring a sense of security, and provides calmness.
Toddlers and young kids do often experience a new level of separation anxiety, so it's good to have something soft and small to cuddle at night like Adora Be Bright Plush. Fill up your little one's love bucket with kisses and hugs during the day, and a comfort object for sleep.