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Surviving the 4 Month Sleep Regression
If you know anyone with little ones or are a mother yourself, then you are aware of the dreaded sleep regression.
What exactly is a sleep regression? Simply put, it’s a period of time that lasts about two to six weeks when a baby experiences poor sleep after a history of sleeping well. Signs may include frequent night awakenings, shorter naps, fighting sleep, and extreme fussiness.
While there are certain timeframes in the baby’s life these regressions happen (4 months, 9 months, and/or 18 months), the 4-month sleep regression can be a surprise to most parents, especially new parents.
By this time, most parents have gotten used to some type of nightly routine, only to be disrupted by your baby’s maturing sleep cycle. At 4 months, your baby starts cycling through 4 stages of sleep, just like any adult. This means, suddenly, he or she will spend more time in a lighter, non-REM sleep stage, causing more frequent wakeups which may take a little time to adjust.
Don’t stress, there are many things you can do to help ease this transition on both the baby and you. For example, blacking out the nursery, feeding as much as possible, and adjusting your baby’s bedtime are all things that can work.
Another option is switching to lighter weight sleepwear. However, a little extra comfort can go a long way, and Nested Bean’s Zen Sleepwear™ is fantastic in helping them self-soothe through the night. Gently weighted Nested Bean’s sleepwear mimics your touch on baby’s chest and sides, leaving your little one feeling comforted and secure, like in your embrace. Learn more about Nested Bean’s weighted sleepwear and other tips on how to survive the 4-month sleep regression for a better night’s sleep for everyone.
