Handling Nighttime Waking Once and For All

In this informative video, we'll explore strategies for handling nighttime wakings with your little one. When your baby wakes up during the night, it's important to ask yourself the right questions to understand their needs and help them return to sleep.
One key question to consider is how long they have been sleeping. Typically, a nighttime sleep cycle lasts around two and a half to three hours. If they wake up within that time frame, they may be looking for the same conditions that helped them fall asleep initially.
Another important question is when they last ate. Hunger, wet diapers, or the need to burp could be causing discomfort. Assessing their feeding patterns throughout the day can provide valuable insights into their nighttime waking patterns.
To help them return to sleep, it's essential to consider their established sleep associations. If they are accustomed to nursing or being rocked to sleep at bedtime, they will likely expect the same in the middle of the night. Remember, learning new sleep habits during nighttime wake-ups can be challenging.