Is the 4 Month Sleep Regression Real?
Channel: The Sleep Nanny®
Date: 08/07/2019

A lot of parents find that at 4 months of age, their baby's sleep patterns change. This is usually called a 4 month sleep regression, 
but is that really what it is? It can often be seen as a regression but here I share with your four ways to help you manoeuvre your way through this.

#sleepregression #sleepnanny

Progression Not Regression
At this stage your baby is developing both physically and mentally. It’s all about progress, not going backwards. It might feel like sleep is going backwards, but nothing is really going wrong, it’s their sleep needs that are changing. Why? Because sleep is taking shape. Your baby is ready to progress.

Old Tricks May Stop Working
If, up until now, you have been rocking your baby to sleep, you may find this might not work anymore. It may not be as effective as it once had been. This is because your baby has become wise to it, which is a sign they are ready to develop better sleep skills.

Naps 
Naps are now becoming more organised. You may find you are seeing a better rhythm now, whereas before naps were unpredictable. More rhythmic, structured naps are the way forward! Your baby could well be looking for this structure. 

Bedtime Routine
A routine is KEY at this stage. If you don’t already have a bedtime routine in place, it is vital you do it now. With the same steps, in the same order each and every night, your baby will learn to settle quicker and easier.  

Help your baby get to where they are ready to be at around 4-5 months, where they need to be. Don’t think of this as a regression - if you are expecting it then you’ll get hung up on it, rather than addressing it as the progression it actually is.

#sleeptraining #4monthsleep #parenting 
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