Expert Tips: Helping Your 5 Month Old Sleep

Are you struggling with getting your five-month-old to sleep? Whether your baby was sleeping well and suddenly isn’t, or you’ve been sleep-deprived since birth, you're in the right place. In this video, Dr. Sarah Mitchell, creator of the Helping Baby Sleep Method, dives into the reasons why five-month-olds struggle with sleep and provides actionable tips to help your little one (and you) get more rest.

At five months, many babies experience sleep disruptions due to several factors like the four-month sleep regression, teething, and motor development. Dr. Mitchell explains how these changes affect sleep patterns and how you can address them effectively. Learn why overtiredness might be the root cause of frequent night wakings and how to manage wake windows to prevent it.

Discover key strategies such as adjusting your baby's environment with white noise, darkening curtains, and managing the room temperature for optimal sleep. Dr. Mitchell also touches on the importance of addressing sleep associations and how to gently teach your baby to self-soothe and sleep independently.

This video is packed with practical advice to help you navigate this challenging stage, so don’t forget to hit subscribe to never miss a baby sleep tip!

Links & Resources:

Helping Baby Sleep Method Book
https://www.helpingbabiessleep.com/bo...

Sleepout Curtains with Code "HelpingBabySleep"
http://www.sleepoutcurtains.com/drsarah

Why You Don’t Need White Noise All Night
https://www.helpingbabiessleep.com/bl...