Summary If your baby’s sleep habits do not negatively affect your family, you do not have a sleep concern. Around six months, babies start sleeping more like adults, often sleeping longer at night. Parents should respond to their baby’s needs with strategies that feel right for their family. Sleep Concerns and Your Baby If your baby’s sleep habits are causing distress for you or your family, you have a sleep concern. Signs of severe night waking include: Waking more than three times a night, at least five times a week. Taking more than 30 minutes to settle. Staying awake for 20 minutes or more after waking. Needing to sleep in a parent’s bed. Causing significant distress to parents. If you’re concerned, seek advice from a maternal and child health nurse or doctor. Looking After Yourself All babies cry, and sometimes soothing them is difficult. If you feel overwhelmed, place your baby in a safe space and take a short break. Your well-being is important. If sleep concerns persist, ...
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