6 Month Sleep Regression Or Teething? | Here’s How You Know
Many people seem to think that the newborn phase is the toughest stage in a child’s early development, and that after sleep training is complete, it’s smooth(ish) sailing from there. But actually, around the six-month mark, things can become difficult again! And if you haven’t yet sleep trained your baby, it could make starting that process even harder. So the question many parents ask is: Is this the 6-month sleep regression or teething? This question is fair, because both the 6-month sleep regression and teething tend to happen around the same time. It can be hard to determine which one is causing the disruption and the two combined can make for a really tough phase in both your baby’s life and your own. Here’s how to tell the difference between a sleep regression and teething, as well as what to do about both. What Is the 6-Month Sleep Regression? A sleep regression is a period when a baby’s sleep patterns suddenly change. Your baby may become restless during the night or sta...