We often discuss the concern of your baby being overtired or undertired at bedtime and how this can negatively affect their sleep 😫. However, it can be challenging to navigate, especially when you’re adjusting to motherhood, running on little sleep, and feeling overwhelmed ❤️🩹
Here are some common signs that your newborn may be overtired:
😴 Yawning
😴 Pulling at ears
😴 Clenched fists
😴 Sucking on fingers
😴 Droopy or fluttery eyelids
😴 Staring into space
😴 Flailing or jerky arm and leg movements
😴 Arching back or stiffening body
😴 Frowning or looking worried
😴 Difficulty latching
How being overtired can affect your baby’s sleep:
😩 Resisting sleep
😩 Crying and difficult to soothe
😩 Cat napping
😩 Waking up crying
😩 Early rising
😩 Clumsiness
😩 Hyperactivity
😩 Lack of appetite
😩 Tantrums
It is important to note that tired signs for toddlers are quite different from those of a newborn or younger infant 😴. That is why it is best to follow your baby’s cues and remember that the typical awake window for a newborn is around 45-60 minutes at 1 month old and increases to 1.45-2 hours by 3 months old 🥰
Please remember that every baby, toddler, and child has different sleep needs, so we always recommend trusting your mumma instincts and following your baby’s cues 🥰💫
With that said, if your baby is still catnapping, resisting sleep, or waking frequently overnight, book a consultation or download our Sleep Essentials Guide at www.settletosleep.com.au so we can support you in restoring sleep for you and your family 🩷🌸💫