TylerJWhit t1_jbmh1c2 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:23 AM

Any advice for new parents?

AbbyStrangMD OP t1_jbmhvst wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:30 AM

Tylerwit, congratulations! Time change can be challenging for both children and adults. In general, I recommend trying to slowly shift your child’s schedule earlier each night before springing forward, and trying to ensure adequate sleep in the week before and after the time change. Try to get plenty of sunshine in the morning and if the weather permits, go for a walk outside in the morning.

SomnumBene t1_jbmibj4 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 2:33 AM

TylerJWhit: Congratulations!! Here is an article summarizing a simple addition to the bedtime routine which was studied for babies at least 7-18 months of age (not for the DST switch per se, but in general). Happy reading! https://sleepeducation.org/help-infant-toddler-sleep-simple-bedtime-routine/

clapfootadam t1_jbxngnm wrote on March 12, 2023 at 2:56 PM

I found "Taking Cara Babies" to be a helpful tool. Our little one (7mo) has great routines and took to sleep training well but only sleeps 8-9 hours max at night. She's been getting up at 4am lately.

There's nothing definitive that has "fixed" this sleep quirk, it's just how our baby is. I found Cara's blog/posts and even her course gave us some good tools, and encouraged us to try sleep training when our little one was getting up every hour on the hour through the night.

Perhaps she can help reclaim some of your lost peace and consecutive sleep!

Good luck and congratulations.