Akash Singh Akash Singh Asked 8 months ago

What ages are sleep regressions?

My 8-month-old, who used to sleep so well, is suddenly waking up every hour! My wife says it's a 'sleep regression.' Are there specific ages when these sleep regressions usually happen?

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Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I once ignored my child's extreme fussiness thinking it was just a normal 4-month sleep regression, but it was actually a painful ear infection. Please get a quick pediatrician checkup if they are crying excessively.

Kunal Kamra Kunal Kamra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Prepare yourself, because sleep regressions hit at 4 months, 8 months, 12 months, and basically whenever you finally decide to plan a movie night! It's nature's way of keeping us awake.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

We discussed this at the children's hospital during my son's vaccination visit. They said the 4-month and 8-month regressions are the most common, but you should ask your doctor to be sure it's not due to teething.

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Siddharth Mehta Siddharth Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

The major sleep regressions happen at 4 months, 8 months, and 18 months. It is purely developmental, so establish a solid bedtime routine early to help them navigate these phases.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Our pediatrician explained that typical sleep regressions occur around 4, 8, 12, and 18 months. These are closely linked to neurological growth spurts, like learning to roll, crawl, or speak.

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Anjali Gupta Anjali Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't stress too much, it is just a phase! The major ones usually happen at 4 months, 8 months, and around 18 months when they are hitting big developmental milestones.

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