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Hellobee Boards Topic: What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:17:04 +0000 catlady on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447819 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:12:56 +0000 catlady 2447819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It was horrible. She had gotten to the point where she was only waking 3x per night and then she started waking more and more often. It stunk because it also coincided with her getting out of the swaddle, outgrowing the rock and play, and starting daycare/back to work for me. At the peak (between 4.5 and 5 months), she was waking 8-10 times every single night and DH and I were losing our minds. We tried sleeping training at around 16 weeks and it was too early. We waited about 5 weeks and tried again and it worked (she went back to only waking to nurse, so 2-3x per night). Hope that doesn't scare you. I think it was much worse for us than some people. In better news, it's been 2 years since then and she has never had another sleep regression. ChiCalGoBee on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447815 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:11:05 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2447815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm not going to lie...it was pretty horrible for us. He'd been sleeping through the night for about a month and all of a sudden was up for 2-3 hours in the middle of the night. Just awake, and upset that he was awake. He loved a paci and was in a crib, falling asleep on his own, so didn't have a sleep crutch. Turning over seemed to be what woke him-he'd get stuck and super upset. I'd say this wakeful time lasted a few weeks, and then resolved, but then we went through a rough two months of short naps (which could be unrelated). This link was helpful to me: <a href="http://www.mannlymama.com/2012/12/wonder-week-19-aka-4-month-sleep-regression/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mannlymama.com/2012/12/wonder-week-19-aka-4-month-sleep-regression/</a> Fingers crossed you somehow skip this! autumnlove on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447789 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:55:40 +0000 autumnlove 2447789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We never went through it with LO 1 or 2 but LO 3's sleep got worse for about a month and a half! She started waking about 1-2 hours after going down and maybe one more time. She was STTN or only waking once before that. She is 6 months and I think it has been much better this week. hilsy85 on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447762 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:42:33 +0000 hilsy85 2447762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ He started waking up a lot more--from 0-1x a night prior, to 2-3x a night once it hit. His sleep was bad until we sleep trained at 6 months, and then got better and then worse again. Jennibenni on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447686 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:58:10 +0000 Jennibenni 2447686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ From 3.5 months to 5 months his sleep got progressively worse. He went from falling asleep on his own and STTN to waking nearly every hour. Lots of tears all around. Got better around 5 months. autumnleaves on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447680 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:53:23 +0000 autumnleaves 2447680@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We didn't go through it with LO1. Dahlia on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447678 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:52:26 +0000 Dahlia 2447678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My baby started waking up 8 or more times a night. We taught her to fall asleep on her own around 4.5 months and that reduced the wakings to 3-4 times a night. Finally at 6 months we sleep trained and now she usually only wakes one time a night to eat. She's still pretty sensitive though, and any little disturbance will throw her off. She's never been a good sleeper though. MrsADS on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447676 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:51:04 +0000 MrsADS 2447676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Nothing really happened around 4 months. Now, just before he turned 5 months, his sleep fell apart (that was 2 weeks ago) and it's still horrible. He wakes up every 2 hours on the dot at night. Used to wake up 1-2x a night. I don't know if 'ts the 4 month sleep regression, teething, something else. He does have bad reflux and stomach issues so that's always a possibility for him, at least. IT SUCKS!!! I am soooo tired. lioneyes on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447674 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:48:33 +0000 lioneyes 2447674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ it was...hard. LO had started sleeping through the night (6-6, no wakeups) at 3 months. around 4.5 months bedtime became very difficult (hysterical crying) until we realized he was over-tired and needed bedtime to start even earlier. also, he began waking up a few times a night, but a paci would soothe him. this lasted about a month, and then he was back on track. Mrs. Champagne on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447671 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:47:11 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2447671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Based on what I read, it occurs because babies start waking more on their own and if they don't know how to fall asleep without certain things (rocking, nursing) you're screwed! Lol ;) I'm sure that's not always the case, But makes sense. I read it's basically like if we fell asleep in bed and woke up in the kitchen floor. We'd be like Wtf! Same with a baby falling asleep in your arms and then waking up in a bed. We ensured da could fall asleep by himself and we had no regression. Just a couple earlier than normal wake ups but he fell back to sleep himself with a soother. Good luck! PawPrints on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447670 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:46:41 +0000 PawPrints 2447670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @bluestriped bee: Yeah it really is. My eyes popped open to see the juxtaposition of the people who weren't bothered at all versus the people who were totally destroyed. Huge range. I guess that's parenting in a nutshell though. BSB on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447667 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:43:22 +0000 BSB 2447667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @PawPrints: Interesting reading everyone's response on that thread. Mrs. Pickle on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447658 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:38:38 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2447658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Meowkers: that's what I like to hear! @PawPrints: thanks for the link. Off to read it now. BSB on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447648 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:33:17 +0000 BSB 2447648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It happened for us a few days ago. It hasn't been every night. My LOs are home 5 months but but they are 14 months adjusted. One night, it was mainly DS and a little of DD, but usually it's DS that is up. MrsGeePerez on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447646 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:31:54 +0000 MrsGeePerez 2447646@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I can't offer advice because my babe is going to be 4 months in a couple weeks. He just started sleeping through the night so I really hope we don't go through this! PawPrints on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447643 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:30:59 +0000 PawPrints 2447643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Heh, I posted this same question when I was in your shoes: <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-the-4-month-sleep-regression-look-like-for-your-lo#post-2253658" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-did-the-4-month-sleep-regression-look-like-for-your-lo#post-2253658</a> It wound up being a little rough, but not horrible, for us. Meowkers on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447640 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:28:40 +0000 Meowkers 2447640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It didn't happen for us. 4 months is exactly when DD started sleeping through the night. Mrs. Pickle on "What was the 4 month sleep regression like for you?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-was-the-4-month-sleep-regression-like-for-you#post-2447626 Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:16:47 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2447626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ LO will be 4 months in a couple days. I've heard lots about the 4 month sleep regression here and am dreading it! What was it like for your LO? How long did it last? Did things ever go back to normal? I think I've been spoiled because DD is a good sleeper and wakes up only once at night and sometimes not at all. Any tips for surviving it? Should I stock up on ☕️ and 🍷?