Baby Waking at 6AM? How to Shift to 7AM!

Is your baby’s internal alarm clock permanently set to “way too early”? You’re not alone—about 30% of babies struggle with early morning wakings at some point, leaving parents bleary-eyed and desperate for solutions.

Those 4-5 AM wake-ups aren’t just inconvenient; they’re biologically challenging for babies. By early morning, your little one has burned through most of their sleep pressure, making even tiny disturbances—a sliver of light, a chirping bird—enough to jolt them fully awake.

The good ...