How do they impact sleep? 😴
During a growth spurt, your baby may show signs of increased appetite 🍼 (they may fussier if exclusively breastfeeding, as they’re ravenous and your body may not be accustomed to the extra feeds they don’t usually have!). They may wake more frequently overnight for a feed (as their growth hormone is released overnight). As a roll-on effect, your baby may want to sleep more during the daytime to make up for lost sleep overnight 😫. Therefore, understanding the general timelines of your baby’s growth spurts can help you understand why they may be waking and feeding more than usual overnight 🤞🏻
How long do they last?
You can expect potential disruptions in your baby’s sleep patterns for up to a week before things return to normal. Please note that they may go through a sleep regression or developmental milestone at the same time, really throwing a spanner in the works! 🛠️
If it has been beyond a week and your baby isn’t back on track with their sleep and you need additional support, book a consultation or download our sleep essentials guides via our website today 🩷🫶🏻💫