5 Signs of an Overtired Baby | Dr. Sarah Mitchel

Hey there! I'm Dr. Sarah Mitchell from Helping Baby Sleep. Today, we're going to talk about five signs that your little one is overtired. Let's dive straight into this!
Falls Asleep Immediately in the Car Seat: While it's normal for newborns to fall asleep quickly due to their short awake windows, older kids falling asleep immediately when in motion can be a sign of overtiredness.
Increased Fussiness During the Day: If your child is fussy and it’s not feeding time or close to nap time, they might be overtired. Many parents notice their babies are less fussy during the day after improving their sleep routines.
Increased Limb Activity: Over-tiredness can cause increased limb activity or a "second wind" before bed. This is a sign that they should have already been asleep.
Wakes Up Crying from Naps: If your child wakes up crying, still tired, this could indicate they’re overtired. Note that some kids naturally wake up less happily even with enough sleep.
Waking Every 2-3 Hours at Night: Frequently waking during the night is a common sign of overtiredness and can create a negative feedback loop.
Adequate sleep is crucial for everyone’s health and happiness. It aids in emotional regulation, physical growth, brain development, and motor skills. Over-tiredness can impact feeding as well, causing babies to fall asleep before getting enough calories.
To help your child avoid overtiredness:
Watch Awake Windows: Monitor how long your child can comfortably stay awake.
Establish a Routine: Create a consistent nap and bedtime routine.
For more details on how much sleep your little one needs, check out our Sleep Summary by Age chart linked below.
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In summary, signs of overtiredness include:
Immediate sleep in the car seat
Daytime irritability
Waking from naps crying
Evening wired behavior
Nighttime wakings every 2-3 hours
To improve sleep, focus on timing and helping your baby sleep independently. If you found this video helpful, please subscribe for more baby sleep tips!

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My baby never sleeps in her car seat but she is overtired because her sleep is terrible 😢