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    Sleep Regressions = Sleep Progress: Why Disruptions Are a Good Sign

    Your baby’s sleep suddenly fell apart? That’s not backsliding—it’s growth. Learn why regressions are normal and how to ride them out.

    Published August 3, 2025
    Sleep Regressions = Sleep Progress: Why Disruptions Are a Good Sign

    Wait—This Is Progress?

    One week: great sleep. Next week? You’re up every two hours.

    Sound familiar?

    Sleep regressions are really progressions—your baby’s brain is growing fast.

    Common Triggers

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    • Learning to roll, crawl, sit, stand
    • Object permanence
    • Separation anxiety
    • Cognitive growth spurts

    How to Respond

    • Stick to your routine
    • Don’t create new habits from panic
    • Offer extra support during the day
    • Stay consistent at night

    Final Thought

    You’re not back at zero. You’re in a leap. Ride it out—you’re both growing.

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