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    Progress Isn’t Linear: Understanding Baby Sleep Setbacks

    One good night. One awful one. Repeat. Welcome to the real rhythm of sleep progress—and why it doesn’t mean you’ve failed.

    Published July 30, 2025
    Progress Isn’t Linear: Understanding Baby Sleep Setbacks

    The Setback Spiral

    Your baby sleeps great one night. The next? Chaos.

    This is normal.

    Progress looks like:

    • One longer nap
    • One easier bedtime
    • One stretch of sleep
    • Then a rough patch again

    Common Setback Triggers

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    • Teething
    • Developmental milestones
    • Illness
    • Travel or routine changes

    None of these mean you’re doing it wrong.

    Stay Consistent

    • Go back to basics
    • Keep bedtime routine steady
    • Don’t panic and overhaul your plan
    • Give things 3–5 days to level out

    Final Thought

    Setbacks = growth in disguise. Stay the course—you’ve got this.

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