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Common Sleep Problems

False Starts: Why Your Baby Wakes 30–45 Minutes After Bedtime (And How to Fix It)

Baby goes down, then wakes fully 30–45 minutes later? That's a false start. Here's the diagnostic tree — settling mismatch, bedtime timing, overtiredness — and the fix for each.

·10 min read
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Baby Wakes Every 2 Hours at Night? Why It Happens and What to Do at Every Age

Two-hourly waking is exhausting but rarely mysterious. Learn why babies wake every 2 hours at each age, how to work out the cause, and what actually helps.

·10 min read
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Baby Won't Sleep in the Cot? Why It Happens and How to Gently Change It

If your baby sleeps beautifully on you but wakes the moment they touch the cot, you're not alone. Here's why it happens and a gentle, step-by-step plan.

·10 min read
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Is My Baby Sleeping Too Much? Normal Ranges, Growth Phases, and When to Get Help

Normal baby sleep totals are wider than most parents expect. Learn when lots of sleep is completely normal, when to gently wake a baby, and the signs that need same-day medical attention.

·9 min read
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Baby Won't Sleep at Night: Common Causes and What to Try

If your baby will not sleep at night, the cause depends on their age. From newborn day-night confusion to sleep associations and separation anxiety, here is what is going on.

·10 min read
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Overtired Baby: Signs, Causes, and What Actually Helps

An overtired baby produces extra cortisol, making it harder for them to fall asleep and stay asleep. Learn the signs by age, the overtiredness cycle, and what helps.

·9 min read

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