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Surviving the 8-Month Sleep Regression (Without Losing Your Mind)
The 8-month sleep regression can feel like a storm, but it doesn't have to derail everything. In this episode, we break down the causes and share our best strategies for surviving it.
Sally Woods & Bec Maher
May 06, 2025
Hi Nappers 👋
This week on Nap Trapped, we’re tackling one of the biggest sleep challenges for parents of babies around 8 months: the 8-month sleep regression.
If your little one is suddenly waking more frequently at night, resisting naps, or you’re seeing more separation anxiety, this episode is for you.
We’re breaking down what’s happening developmentally during this time, how to manage it, and most importantly, how to get your baby (and yourself!) back on track without throwing everything out the window.
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🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✔️ The main causes of the 8-month sleep regression
✔️ Why the 3-to-2 nap transition can make sleep harder (and when to make the switch)
✔️ How teething and mobility milestones impact sleep
✔️ What to do when separation anxiety peaks
✔️ Practical tips to keep your baby’s sleep foundation strong
READ ON BELOW FOR THE BASE SCHEDULES WE RECOMMEND TO COMBAT THE 8 MONTH SLEEP REGRESSION 🔽
👀 Next Up: Does Sleep Training Start at Nap Time or Bedtime?
In our next episode, we’ll walk you through when to start making change with your baby’s sleep and why.
✨ Coming next Tuesday!