![]() ![]() ![]() (And if not, she will SOON so watch out!) Your baby’s gross motor skills are improving by the minute! She can now sit up with no support, crawl and pull up to stand. My tips on surviving the 8-10 month old sleep regression below will show you how to get baby sleeping well again.Ĩ, 9 and 10 months is an age of rapid development for your baby. It’s safe to say the regression has passed and your baby’s new habit is waking to be fed 4 times a night. But 4 weeks later, you’re still up feeding your baby 4 times during the night. The 8 month old sleep regression makes your baby wake up 4 times at night (rather than his usual 1 waking.) Tactics that used to help him fall back asleep (like rubbing his back for a few minutes) don’t work anymore. Any sleep problems lasting longer than 2 weeks are probably due to habit. You can expect your baby’s sleep to be disrupted for 1-2 weeks. Sleep regressions are sudden and temporary. This regression is often called the 8-10 month sleep regression because it can happen anytime during this age range. ![]() We often see sleep regress when baby is mastering a new skill. As your baby learns new skills (like crawling, pulling to stand or speaking) it’s normal for another part of his development to regress temporarily. Sleep regressions are sudden disruptions in your baby’s sleep that coincide with development. Pour yourself a cup of coffee (or glass of wine) and let me explain what it is, what causes it and how you can survive it.Įven if your baby isn’t showing all the signs of the 8 month old sleep regression, the tips in this article will show you how to get your 8 month old sleeping great. My friends, you’ve entered the world of the 8 month sleep regression. That’s because development in one area (like mobility) often leads to a temporary regression in another area (like sleep.) Your baby’s body and brain are working in overdrive and it’s hard for her to relax long enough to have restful sleep. All this development is a parent’s pride, but if your 8 month old won’t sleep you may feel too exhausted to keep up with it. She’s becoming more mobile, experimenting with the world of food and doing her best to communicate. Each week it seems like she’s capable of new things and developing at lightning speed! Watching your 8 month old grow and interact more with the world is truly miraculous. Tip #4: Have extra “quality time” with your little one Tip #3: Feed your baby often during the day Tip #2: Keep a consistent daily schedule for your 8 month old Tip #1: Let your baby practice new skills during the day ![]()
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