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'Sleep regression is the name that's given to a period of time - anything from seven days to six weeks - when your baby hits a key developmental milestone, such as learning to walk,’ says. ‘He’s figuring out a new skill and he wants to practise. But that messes with his snooze time.’ You’re most likely to experience sleep regressions at certain milestones, and the key to coping with them is understanding what's going on.
The second nine-month milestone is that he becomes more aware of the world – and how reliant he is upon you. That can make him feel anxious when you’re not there. ‘This separation anxiety can trigger a sleep regression because your baby won’t want you to leave him when it’s time for bed,’ says Lucy. ‘Try to give him more time with you during the day, so that it’s easier for him to separate at night.
Another common issue around 12 months is that babies learn about cause-and-effect. ‘They start testing things to see what the result will be,’ says Lucy. ‘What will happen if I refuse to go into my cot? What will happen if I throw my comforter onto the floor?’ While this can be annoying, try not to let it show.
‘The two-year-old sleep regression may also see your toddler going on a nap strike,’ says Lucy. ‘This is a period of about two weeks during which he’ll refuse to have his daytime nap.’ Don’t be fooled into thinking he’s ready to drop his daily daytime snooze forever. All he wants is more awake time to practise his chat.
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