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Hi Giedre,
Thank you for answering these questions!
Here’s my understanding based on what you shared:
For daytime naps, it sounds like she is sleeping in her crib after you go through a nap routine. You’re placing her in the crib, and sometimes she falls asleep on her own, but if she doesn’t, you use the settling pyramid to help her drift off. Just to clarify—she isn’t falling asleep in your arms or during feeding and then being transferred to the crib, correct?
It looks like her first nap of the day happens around two hours after her morning wake-up, typically between 5:30-6:30 am. As a side note, you mentioned she doesn’t go back to sleep if she wakes at 5 am. This is understandable, as her sleep pressure is likely low after 9+ hours of on-and-off sleep, and her circadian rhythm is encouraging her to start the day.
Could you let me know her age and how many naps she’s taking each day?
You cap her last nap at 6 pm, and her bedtime routine starts at 7:30 pm, including a bath, white noise, sleep sack, and breastfeeding. Are you currently breastfeeding her in your bedroom with the lights off? Do you currently feed her until she falls asleep or are you feeding her and then rocking her until she nods off?
Given that the settling pyramid was effective in the past but has stopped working, her sleep needs might have shifted. It’s possible she needs more awake time before bed to fall into a deeper sleep. Currently, waking every 15-20 minutes could be a sign she isn’t quite tired enough to stay asleep.
Have you noticed if she tends to fall asleep and stay asleep around the same time each night? If not, could you try recording her sleep patterns over the next 3-4 nights, noting what time she falls asleep and stays asleep? It would also be helpful to track when her last nap ends each day, as this can help us identify the ideal wake windows.
In response to your question about moving her to her own room, the timing is a personal decision that depends on what feels right for both you and your little one. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that babies sleep in the same room as their parents for at least the first six months, ideally up to one year. This is primarily for safety and to reduce the risk of sleep-related issues.
Some parents decide to move their baby to a separate room around six months, especially if it seems like everyone might sleep better with a bit of distance. For example, babies can sometimes wake more often from hearing noises from parents nearby, like rustling, talking, or moving in bed. These little sounds may disturb their sleep, making it harder for them to stay asleep or settle on their own.
On the other hand, some parents notice they wake up to every little sound their baby makes. Babies naturally stir, grunt, or move around in their sleep, and it’s easy to feel the need to respond to each sound. Moving the baby to their own room can help parents rest better without being woken by each small noise, and it can also encourage the baby to practice settling themselves back to sleep, which can be an important step in developing independent sleep skills.
Whenever you decide to move her, I recommend placing her crib in the new room and having her nap and sleep there consistently. If possible, start with her first night’s sleep in the new room. Babies often find it easier to sleep at night due to high sleep pressure and their circadian rhythm, so she may adjust more smoothly.
Sorry for asking more questions!
Emma