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Reply PLAN for the exact steps to move from having to figure out drowsy but awake to your baby putting themselves to sleep, no matter how tired. Drowsy but awake is one of biggest time wasters in parenthood. When are they drowsy enough? When are they too drowsy? But putting them into the crib “as is” - meaning however they naturally are after completing the bedtime routine - streamlines everything. In my Sleep Made Easy program you have the exact steps to put your baby into the crib however drow

Reply PLAN for the exact steps to move from having to figure out drowsy but awake to your baby putting themselves to sleep, no matter how tired. Drowsy but awake is one of biggest time wasters in parenthood. When are they drowsy enough? When are they too drowsy? But putting them into the crib “as is” - meaning however they naturally are after completing the bedtime routine - streamlines everything. In my Sleep Made Easy program you have the exact steps to put your baby into the crib however drow

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✅Stop putting your baby down “drowsy but awake”—this only worked great in the newborn stage (and even then it might have been hit or miss), but once they hit 3-4 months, they’re more aware of how they fall asleep, and for many babies they need those same conditions (rocking, bouncing, feeding) to fall BACK asleep when they wake between cycles. ✅Choose ONE settling technique that matches your baby’s temperament (not what worked for your friend’s baby)—sensitive babies need gentler approaches, whi

✅Stop putting your baby down “drowsy but awake”—this only worked great in the newborn stage (and even then it might have been hit or miss), but once they hit 3-4 months, they’re more aware of how they fall asleep, and for many babies they need those same conditions (rocking, bouncing, feeding) to fall BACK asleep when they wake between cycles. ✅Choose ONE settling technique that matches your baby’s temperament (not what worked for your friend’s baby)—sensitive babies need gentler approaches, whi

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You've likely heard the advice to put your baby down “drowsy but awake.” The idea is to help them get sleepy in your arms, then place them in their bassinet so they can finish falling asleep there. This helps them associate their bassinet with sleep—and technically, it means they're already beginning to fall asleep independently. But this doesn’t work for every baby. Often, little ones will wake or cry as soon as they’re placed down. You'll sense they're no longer sleepy, so you pick them up and

You've likely heard the advice to put your baby down “drowsy but awake.” The idea is to help them get sleepy in your arms, then place them in their bassinet so they can finish falling asleep there. This helps them associate their bassinet with sleep—and technically, it means they're already beginning to fall asleep independently. But this doesn’t work for every baby. Often, little ones will wake or cry as soon as they’re placed down. You'll sense they're no longer sleepy, so you pick them up and

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Here’s what I did: ✅ I stopped trying to put her down “drowsy but awake” - (it only works for newborn babies -sometimes!) ✅ I chose a gentle settling technique that matched her sensitive temperament (not all babies are the same!) ✅ I got her on an age-appropriate schedule so she wasn’t overtired or undertired ✅ I stayed consistent with the approach for a full week, even when it felt hard ✅ I adjusted my expectations - some babies take longer, and that’s okay! The result? She went from waking eve

Here’s what I did: ✅ I stopped trying to put her down “drowsy but awake” - (it only works for newborn babies -sometimes!) ✅ I chose a gentle settling technique that matched her sensitive temperament (not all babies are the same!) ✅ I got her on an age-appropriate schedule so she wasn’t overtired or undertired ✅ I stayed consistent with the approach for a full week, even when it felt hard ✅ I adjusted my expectations - some babies take longer, and that’s okay! The result? She went from waking eve

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FacebookBaby Sleep Team

Here’s what I did: ✅ I stopped trying to put her down “drowsy but awake” - (it only works for newborn babies -sometimes!) ✅ I chose a gentle settling technique that matched her sensitive temperament (not all babies are the same!) ✅ I got her on an age-appropriate schedule so she wasn’t overtired or undertired ✅ I stayed consistent with the approach for a full week, even when it felt hard ✅ I adjusted my expectations - some babies take longer, and that’s okay! The result? She went from waking eve

Here’s what I did: ✅ I stopped trying to put her down “drowsy but awake” - (it only works for newborn babies -sometimes!) ✅ I chose a gentle settling technique that matched her sensitive temperament (not all babies are the same!) ✅ I got her on an age-appropriate schedule so she wasn’t overtired or undertired ✅ I stayed consistent with the approach for a full week, even when it felt hard ✅ I adjusted my expectations - some babies take longer, and that’s okay! The result? She went from waking eve

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Here’s why putting your baby down drowsy but awake often doesn’t work after the newborn stage... . And duh, I’m gonna teach you what to do instead 😉 . What’s most likely happening: Your baby is going through the 4 month sleep regression (Yes! Even if they’re only 3 months old!) . When babies go through the 4 month sleep regression, their sleep patterns change so they start sleeping with adult sleep cycles vs. sleeping like a newborn (your baby is growing up!) . The 4 month sleep regression is a

Here’s why putting your baby down drowsy but awake often doesn’t work after the newborn stage... . And duh, I’m gonna teach you what to do instead 😉 . What’s most likely happening: Your baby is going through the 4 month sleep regression (Yes! Even if they’re only 3 months old!) . When babies go through the 4 month sleep regression, their sleep patterns change so they start sleeping with adult sleep cycles vs. sleeping like a newborn (your baby is growing up!) . The 4 month sleep regression is a

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FacebookBaby Sleep Team

After the newborn stage, “drowsy but awake” is BS. There, I said it. (Feels a little better, doesn’t it?) You’re not doing anything wrong — it’s just that this advice doesn’t work for most babies after the newborn stage. We’re told to put baby down “drowsy but awake,” but the second we try to walk away, everything escalates and baby is wide awake again! Here’s why: Around 3–5 months, babies hit the 4-month sleep regression, when their sleep matures into 4 defined stages (like adults). This shift

After the newborn stage, “drowsy but awake” is BS. There, I said it. (Feels a little better, doesn’t it?) You’re not doing anything wrong — it’s just that this advice doesn’t work for most babies after the newborn stage. We’re told to put baby down “drowsy but awake,” but the second we try to walk away, everything escalates and baby is wide awake again! Here’s why: Around 3–5 months, babies hit the 4-month sleep regression, when their sleep matures into 4 defined stages (like adults). This shift

47.9K views11 months ago

FacebookBaby Sleep Team

After the newborn stage, “drowsy but awake” is BS. There, I said it. (Feels a little better, doesn’t it?) You’re not doing anything wrong — it’s just that this advice doesn’t work for most babies after the newborn stage. We’re told to put baby down “drowsy but awake,” but the second we try to walk away, everything escalates and baby is wide awake again! Here’s why: Around 3–5 months, babies hit the 4-month sleep regression, when their sleep matures into 4 defined stages (like adults). This shift

83.5K views6 months ago

FacebookBaby Sleep Team

Ah yes, “drowsy but awake” - the advice that sounds sooooooo simple until you’re standing over the crib holding your breath wondering if this is the moment it all goes wrong! 😅 But for the love of sleep HOW do you actually do it?!?! Real talk: Drowsy but awake often works great in the newborn stage, but if you’re past 3-4 months and this advice isn’t working anymore, you’re not doing anything wrong. Here’s what’s actually happening: Your baby’s sleep cycles are maturing. They’re developing more

1.8K views3 months ago

FacebookBaby Sleep Team

"Drowsy but awake" is advice that worked great in the newborn stage, but now you may have noticed your baby is fighting sleep harder, and it can be really challenging to get them down. As a sleep consultant, I see so many parents struggling with this method once their baby hits 3-4 months. Here’s why: Your baby’s sleep cycles are maturing. They’re developing more distinct sleep stages, just like adults. This means they’re more aware of how they fall asleep, and for many babies, they need those s

4.5K views6 months ago

FacebookBaby Sleep Team

As a new parent, you’ve likely heard the advice put them down “drowsy but awake”. The idea is, that if you get them sleepy in your arms first and let them do the last part of falling asleep in their bassinet, then they’re already learning how to fall asleep independently. But this doesn’t always work! Babies have a tendency to wake right up when placed down, and then, as you sense they’re no longer sleepy, you’ll pick them up again starting the process all over. This cycle of repeatedly picking

135.3K views7 months ago

FacebookBaby Sleep Code

Drowsy but awake is advice that worked great in the newborn stage for many babies, but now you may have noticed your baby is fighting sleep harder and it can be really challenging to get them down. As a sleep consultant, I see so many parents struggling with this method once their baby hits 3-4 months. Here’s why: . Your baby’s sleep cycles are maturing. They’re developing more distinct sleep stages, just like adults. This means they’re more aware of how they fall asleep and for many babies they

35.5K views7 months ago

FacebookBaby Sleep Team

Drowsy but awake is advice that worked great in the newborn stage, but now you may have noticed your baby is fighting sleep harder and it can be really challenging to get them down. As a sleep consultant, I see so many parents struggling with this method once their baby hits 4 months. Here’s why: Your baby’s sleep cycles are maturing. They’re developing more distinct sleep stages, just like adults. This means they’re more aware of how they fall asleep and for many babies they need those same con

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FacebookBaby Sleep Team

Here’s what I wish someone had told me: “drowsy but awake” is brilliant advice for newborns, but once your baby hits 3-4 months, their sleep cycles mature and everything changes. . With my first daughter Annabelle, I spent WEEKS trying to nail that perfect “drowsy” moment. You know the one - where they’re sleepy but not quite asleep? It lasted about 2 seconds and if I missed it, she’d either be wide awake or fall asleep in my arms! 🫠 . Then with my velcro baby Evie, I learned something that ble

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Let’s talk about the most overrated sleep tip of all time: 😵‍💫 “Just put your baby down drowsy but awake!” Sounds simple, right? But here’s what actually happens: ➡️ You rock or feed them until they’re juuuust on the edge of sleep... ➡️ You carefully transfer them into the crib... ➡️ Their eyes pop open like a raccoon at a trash can party 🎉 ➡️ IF the transfer is successful, they’re waking a couple hours later looking for your help to get back to sleep. And now you’re starting all over again.

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I used to: keep the room way too bright thinking babies could sleep anywhere feed my baby right before sleep every single time (hello, sleep association!) rush in at the tiniest sound, accidentally waking them up fully follow wake windows like my life depended on it, ignoring my baby’s actual cues try every random tip I saw on Instagram, hoping something would stick expect my 3-month-old to magically sleep 12 hours (spoiler: that’s not realistic) put them down “drowsy but awake” thinking it work

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If you’re a new or expecting parent, you’ve probably heard the advice to put your baby down “drowsy but awake.” The idea is to get them sleepy in your arms and then transfer them to their bassinet, where they finish falling asleep on their own. In theory, this helps them associate the bassinet with sleep and encourages early independent sleep skills, and if you’re able to do this successfully that’s perfect! But here’s the thing—it doesn’t always work that way. Many babies wake right up as soon

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The best way to help Baby sleep through the night is to help her learn to put herself to sleep. And the best way to do that is to lay Baby down awake! (For at least a couple naps a day and at bedtime). In this video, my daughter is 11 weeks old and I have laid her down awake for sleep almost since she was born for at least two naps a day and bedtime. This is so important to do in the newborn days, so that Baby is already a pro when entering months 3 and 4 when aspects of baby sleep change. This

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You’re exhausted, you haven’t showered, and everyone keeps telling you “just put them down drowsy but awake” like that’s some kind of magic solution 😩. Here’s the truth: Your baby isn’t broken, and you’re not doing anything wrong. Your newborn spent 9 months curled up in a warm, tight, noisy environment where they could hear your heartbeat, feel your movement, and were literally surrounded by you 24/7. The bassinet is flat, quiet, still, and doesn’t smell like you. Of course they’re protesting!

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Here’s some pros and cons of 3 different techniques for how to put baby down to sleep 💤 1. Baby drowsy but awake 2. Baby is completely asleep 3. Contact napping Please note contact napping is not the same as co-sleeping and that the baby should be the only one asleep - not the parent - for this to be safe ⚠️ #babies #babysleepexpert #babysleeptips #safersleep #babysleep | Ewan the dream sheep and friends

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 to “Drowsy but Awake” is not magic, it is the Fade Out method. ✨ We hear it all the time: “Put them down drowsy.” But what does that actually look like in practice? It is that limbo state. They feel the transfer to the crib, they see you, but they are heavy lidded and calm. Instead of rocking them all the way to unconsciousness, try cribside soothing: • Get them regulated and calm in your arms. • Transfer to the crib. • Use rhythmic patting or shushing while they are in their

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