How to Handle Night Wakings for Better Baby Sleep (Day 6)
Welcome to Day 6! Now that your daytime routine is coming together, it’s time to focus on what happens after bedtime—specifically, how to handle night wakings in a way that supports healthy, independent sleep habits for your baby.
In this video, Dana Obleman shares exactly how to manage overnight wake-ups so your baby can begin stretching out their sleep naturally and build stronger nighttime rhythms.
You’ll learn:
– Why it’s important to wait 1–2 minutes before responding to a night waking
– How to gently break the association between waking and feeding
– Why you should always do a diaper change before the feed
– How to protect melatonin levels with low light and minimal stimulation
– Why “dream feeding” can actually backfire and disrupt your baby’s sleep cycle
– How to return baby to their crib awake but drowsy after a feed
🌙 With these small, consistent habits, you’ll lay the foundation for peaceful, longer stretches of nighttime sleep—for baby and you.
📥 Want to see how this looks in real life?
You can download a Newborn Sleep Case Study—plus tons of other great resources—at https://sleepsense.net/plus
👶 This course is for babies aged 0–3 months. If your baby is older, check the Playlists section of my YouTube channel to find the right course for their age.
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