Lily | Baby & Toddler Sleep Coach | Motherhood

In the early newborn days, babies are often so sleepy.

They fall asleep more easily, they nap anywhere, and although it’s full on, sleep can feel a bit more straightforward.

Then 6 weeks hits and suddenly things can feel very different.

Your baby is more awake, more aware, and much more easily overstimulated.

This is also the stage where a lot of babies get fussier and gassier which can really affect sleep.

And it’s not that anything has gone wrong. It’s that your baby’s sleep is starting to mature.

They’re not as sleepy as before, but they also don’t yet have the ability to settle themselves easily.

So yes, it can feel harder. I’ve seen it time and time again, and I’ve been there myself too.

A few things that can help:

1. Aim for a rhythm, not a rigid routine

Routine can help, but this stage often needs more flexibility. Babies do love predictability, but being too strict with timings during growth spurts or fussy phases can make things harder, not easier.

2. Feed strategically

Around 6 weeks, hunger can ramp up, and so can wind. A top-off feed can help if your baby wakes soon after dozing off. Burping more often and keeping them upright after feeds can help too.

3. Focus on calming, not just sleep

At this age, overstimulation is a big reason sleep gets tricky. Swaddling, shushing, rocking, a warm bath, or babywearing can all help your baby feel more settled.

Again, your baby hasn’t suddenly become a bad sleeper. This is just a really common stage in your baby’s sleep development.

If you need more support, I’ve got a few slots open for my 30-minute consultation calls before I go on maternity leave.

You can also check out my newborn workshop, where I cover everything you need to know about newborn sleep.

Comment NEWBORN for the workshop, or 30 if you’d like to book a call.

Lily x

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