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For the first six months of their life, your baby will wake regularly in the night to feed, and will likely need your help to settle back to sleep. Baby sleep problems usually involve babies older than 6 months not settling or waking at night over a prolonged period. Here are some of the problems you may see at this age, and when you should be concerned.  

As toddlers and pre-schoolers get older and test boundaries, they may procrastinate or resist bedtime, get out of bed at night, and develop night fears. Don’t worry, they’ll grow out of most of the problems they have at this age – but these can be tough times when you’re in the thick of sleep disruption.

Toddlers are more aware of their surroundings, so distractions might disrupt them at bedtime. They’re also starting to test their independence, and may resist going to bed. Now more than ever a simple and consistent bedtime routine is your best bet for getting your toddler into bed and off to sleep. 

During the first few weeks with your new baby, it can feel like you’re living in a fuzzy bubble of exhaustion. Even though they’ll likely sleep two-thirds of the time, their unpredictable feeding and sleep cycles will keep you on your toes – and awake for a good chunk of the night. Here are some tips for getting them to settle down to sleep, so you can get some well-deserved rest. 

Understanding your baby’s sleep and wake states may help you understand what your baby is likely to need or want. Babies also give you cues to let you know they’re hungry, tired, sleepy, or would like a cuddle. Here’s some tips to help understand their sounds and movements.