Sleep Regressions = Sleep Progress

How Developmental Leaps Disrupt Rest—and Why That’s Good

Your Baby “Forgot” How to Sleep? Not Quite

One week they’re snoozing beautifully.
The next? Fighting naps and waking every two hours.

You’re in a regression—or as we prefer to call it: a progression.

At Sleepy Little One, we reframe regressions as signs of growth—not setbacks.

What’s Actually Happening

When sleep falls apart suddenly, your baby may be:

✅ Learning a new skill (rolling, crawling, walking)
✅ Experiencing separation anxiety
✅ Developing cognitively (object permanence, language bursts)

These brain and body leaps create restlessness—but also amazing growth.

Why Sleep Gets Bumpy

Development rewires the brain—and sleep can suffer temporarily.
It’s not that your baby forgot how to sleep. They’re just processing new skills.

It’s a good sign—even if it’s exhausting.

What You Can Do

✅ Stick with your routine
✅ Don’t introduce new habits out of panic
✅ Offer extra cuddles during the day
✅ Keep the sleep environment consistent

Most regressions resolve within 1–2 weeks when handled with calm consistency.

Final Thought

Sleep disruptions during milestones are normal—and healthy.

Support your baby through the leap, but don’t throw out your entire sleep plan.

You’re not back at zero. You’re just growing, too.