Is Your 3-Month-Old Waking Up Every 15 Minutes? Understanding Newborn Sleep Cycles and Solutions

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Many new parents worry about their baby’s sleep patterns. A common concern is when a three-month-old consistently wakes up after short periods, like 15 minutes, especially at night. This post discusses the normalcy of this behavior, potential causes, and strategies that can help improve nighttime sleep. It highlights that while frustrating, short sleep stretches are not uncommon at this age as babies are still developing their sleep cycles. Factors like hunger, discomfort, overstimulation, or the need for parental reassurance can all contribute. The article can explore topics such as optimizing the sleep environment, establishing a calming bedtime routine, understanding sleep cues, and the role of sleep aids like the Snoo bassinet mentioned in the post. It should also offer practical advice on how parents can gently encourage longer sleep stretches without resorting to completely abandoning safe sleep practices.

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