Jun 26 2024 27 mins
Whether you're tuning in during the morning, evening, or those dreaded 1 AM wake-ups, this episode is for you. Today, I dive deep into one of the most talked-about topics from my blog and Instagram—split nights, also known as those looong night wakings that can leave parents exhausted and confused. I break down what split nights are, why they happen, and most importantly, how to help your baby (and yourself) get back to a better night's sleep. From personal stories to practical tips, I cover it all in detail to help you tackle these challenging wake-up calls.
*to skip straight to split-night conversation, skip to about min 8
In this episode we share:
- What are split nights?
- Commonality and high frequency of questions regarding split nights
- Importance of consolidated sleep
- Clarifying that split nights are often due to sleep pressure issues rather than sleep skills
- Signs of under tiredness versus over tiredness
- Common ages for sleep regressions
Visit the show notes for this episode:
Resources/Blog Posts
- Breaking the Overtired Cycle
- Overtired vs. Undertired Babies (And What It Means for Their Sleep)
- When to Drop a Nap
- 5 Tips for Short Naps
Resources:
- FREE Sleep Regression Mini Course
- The Ultimate Nap Guide
- FREE Night Waking Guide
- Cozy Baby Sleep Links
- Free Sleep Help Resources
- Sleep Research Citations
Connect with Alice:
- Instagram - @cozybabysleep
- Facebook - @cozybabysleep
- TikTok - @cozybabysleep
- Cozy Baby Sleep Links
- Free Sleep Help Resources
- Website - www.cozybabysleep.com
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