That's Not How A Baby Sleeps

S2E33 The Truth About the 4-Month Sleep Regression


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If you’re in the thick of what everyone calls the “4-month sleep regression” — or bracing yourself for it — this episode is here to support and reassure you.


The truth? It’s not a regression at all. It’s actually a normal, healthy developmental progression, and it’s the only one that directly impacts your baby’s sleep architecture.


In this episode, we break down:

  • What’s really happening during the 4-month sleep shift

  • Why more night wakings and short naps are common (and normal!)

  • How to support your baby without resorting to sleep training

  • What role awake windows and sleep environment play

  • Why “bad habits” aren’t a thing — and what to focus on instead


If you’re feeling overwhelmed, sleep-deprived, or second-guessing everything — take a deep breath. You’re not alone. You’re not doing anything wrong. And you can support your baby through this stage without compromising connection or your instincts.


This one’s for every exhausted parent wondering: “Is this normal?”
(Spoiler: yes. Yes, it is.)


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Free 4 Month Survival Guide

Sleep Through Connection Course


Alicia & Aleni are both Moms and certified infant and toddler sleep specialists who don't use traditional sleep training methods to support the families that they work with.


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**The information shared is not medical advice & is for entertainment purposes only

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