Sleep, Fuss, Develop: Your 8-Month Sleep Regression Guide

The 8-month sleep regression hits when you thought your baby’s sleep improved. This temporary disruption coincides with significant brain development and new mobility skills like crawling and pulling to stand.

Did you know babies spend about 50% of their sleep in the REM (dream) state, compared to adults’ 20%? This explains why this regression can be so pronounced – their sleep structure is altering.

Your once-predictable sleeper may suddenly resist bedtime, wake frequently throughout the night,...