11. Split Nights (Looong night wakings) and how to help!

Whether you're tuning in during the morning, evening, or those dreaded 1 AM wake-ups, this episode is for you. Today, I dive deep into one of the most talked-about topics from my blog and Instagram—split nights, also known as those looong night wakings that can leave parents exhausted and confused. I break down what split nights are, why they happen, and most importantly, how to help your baby (and yourself) get back to a better night's sleep. From personal stories to practical tips, I cover it all in detail to help you tackle these challenging wake-up calls. 

*to skip straight to split-night conversation, skip to about min 8

In this episode we share:

• What are split nights?
• Commonality and high frequency of questions regarding split nights
• Importance of consolidated sleep
• Clarifying that split nights are often due to sleep pressure issues rather than sleep skills
• Signs of under tiredness versus over tiredness
• Common ages for sleep regressions

Visit the show notes for this episode:

• 11. Split Nights (Looong night wakings) and how to help!

Resources/Blog Posts

• Breaking the Overtired Cycle
• Overtired vs. Undertired Babies (And What It Means for Their Sleep)
• When to Drop a Nap
• 5 Tips for Short Naps

Resources:

• FREE Sleep Regression Mini Course
• The Ultimate Nap Guide
• FREE Night Waking Guide
• Cozy Baby Sleep Links
• Free Sleep Help Resources
• Sleep Research Citations

Connect with Alice:

• Instagram - @cozybabysleep
• Facebook - @cozybabysleep
• TikTok - @cozybabysleep
• Cozy Baby Sleep Links
• Free Sleep Help Resources
• Website - www.cozybabysleep.com

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