Q: My 4-month-old is waking every 2 hours. How can I help them through sleep regression without sleep training?

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Question: Any tips on how to help my baby through the 4-month sleep regression, please? He's waking up every 2 hours. He'll toss and turn for a while, and I try not to intervene unless he gets frustrated to see if he can settle himself first. We'll have a quick cuddle, but as soon as I put him down he'll wake up again. We prefer not to do sleep training or use the "cry it out" method.

Answer: Ugh, the 4-month sleep regression is rough. It's totally normal though. Their sleep cycles are changing, and they're becoming more aware of the world.

My two cents here - 1. Make the room pitch black. I mean so dark you can't see your hand. Blackout curtains are key. It helps them connect sleep cycles without getting distracted. White noise helps a ton, too. 2. Check wake windows: At 4 months, they can't stay awake for very long. An overtired baby has a harder time settling. Look up a 4-month-old's typical wake windows.

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