Growing and Sleeping: How do developmental milestones affect sleep?

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The first year is full of incredible milestones — teething, rolling, crawling, standing — and each one can impact sleep in ways that feel overwhelming when you’re tired and unsure what’s normal. With clear explanations and gentle, practical strategies, this guide helps you make sense of what’s happening, why sleep suddenly changes, and how to support your little one through every stage. Whether you’re navigating regressions, new skills, or simply wanting reassurance, this resource gives you the knowledge to respond calmly, confidently, and with a plan.

The first year is full of incredible milestones — teething, rolling, crawling, standing — and each one can impact sleep in ways that feel overwhelming when you’re tired and unsure what’s normal. With clear explanations and gentle, practical strategies, this guide helps you make sense of what’s happening, why sleep suddenly changes, and how to support your little one through every stage. Whether you’re navigating regressions, new skills, or simply wanting reassurance, this resource gives you the knowledge to respond calmly, confidently, and with a plan.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Teething: timelines, sleep impact, and soothing strategies

  • Rolling: when it happens, why it disrupts sleep, and how to support safely

  • Crawling: how new mobility affects naps and nights

  • Standing & cruising: why this milestone causes major sleep changes

  • Practical tips for supporting each developmental stage

  • Understanding true sleep regressions vs. normal early‑month disruptions

  • Common causes of regressions (growth spurts, teething, separation anxiety, routine changes, etc.)

  • What to expect during a regression and how long they typically last

  • Gentle, actionable steps to handle regressions with consistency and reassurance

  • Visual reminders of key principles: routine, reassurance, gradual adjustments, and long‑term healthy habits