“Sleep like a baby,” they say—but what if your baby doesn’t sleep at all?
Every new parent enters the world of nighttime parenting with big hopes and even bigger eye bags. You imagine soft lullabies, peaceful nights, and tiny snores. What you get instead? A baby that wakes up the second you sit down, cries the moment you turn off the lights, and seems to have mistaken 3 a.m. for a party slot. If you’ve ever paced your hallway whispering “shhh” like a human sound machine, you’re not alone.
Sleep struggles in babies are not only exhausting but can deeply impact their growth, immune system, and emotional regulation. Sleep isn’t a luxury in infancy—it’s a biological necessity. So, what’s really sabotaging your little one’s slumber? Let’s uncover the five biggest culprits—and more importantly, how to fix them.
Think soft jammies mean sound sleep? Not always.
When I brought home my firstborn, I bundled him in thick footies, added plush blankets, and laid him in a cushy bassinet—thinking I was offering the royal treatment.
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