Is anyone else struggling with baby sleep? My 6-month-old just won’t sleep through the night. I’ve tried all the tricks: rocking, swaddling, white noise, everything. Some nights I’m lucky if I get a 2 hour stretch. He wakes up, cries, and needs me to settle him again. I’m beyond exhausted, and I honestly don’t know if I’m doing something wrong. I feel so guilty every time I get frustrated, but I’m running on fumes.
How do I help him sleep better? am I missing something important? I’d love to know what’s worked for other parents because I’m really struggling to see the light at the end of this tunnel right now.
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Same here! 
I can’t even remember the last time I slept more than 3 hours straight.
I’ve been there, trust me! The National Sleep Foundation says babies at this age need around 12-16 hours of sleep in 24 hours, including two naps. Many start sleeping 9hour stretches at night, but it’s normal if it takes longer to get there. One thing that really helped us was room-sharing, baby slept in a bassinet next to our bed, which made it easier to comfort him quickly. Consistent bedtime routines also worked wonders, even if it took time to stick. Hang in there…it will get better!
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It’s so hard right now, but it does get better, I promise! With my daughter, we had months of waking up every two hours, and I thought it would never end. Then, out of nowhere she started sleeping longer stretches. It was like magic, and I barely did anything differently. Sometimes babies just need time to figure out their sleep rhythm.
A small change that worked for us was adjusting her bedtime. I realized she was getting overtired, and moving bedtime earlier by 30 minutes really made a difference. Also, don’t be too hard on yourself! Exhaustion can make us feel like we’re failing, but you’re doing your best. You’re not alone in thislots of us have been exactly where you are.
It’s so tough. My baby’s sleep was all over the place too youre not alone.
Ugh…bedtime at my house felt like a hostage negotiation some nights. One time, I was rocking my little one for an hour, and just when I thought he was out…bam, those tiny eyes popped right back open. It’s like they know exactly when you’re about to relax! I even tried the “slowly put them down without breathing” technique, but nope. Total fail.
Honestly sometimes you just gotta laugh to keep from crying. Now I just remind myself: babies aren’t robots. They’ll get there in the meantime, if anyone asks why my house is a mess, I tell them sleep deprivation is a perfectly valid excuse.
I feel the same way, like maybe I’m doing something wrong. My baby is also waking up multiple times, and I’ve tried all the tips, but nothing sticks. It’s so hard not to feel like it’s my fault, especially when I see other moms saying their babies sleep 10 hours straight. It’s exhausting, but reading these comments helps me feel a little less alone.
Thank you all so much for the encouragement and tips. It really helps to hear that this is normal and that it can get better. I think I’ll try adjusting his bedtime and maybe work on a more consistent routine. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in this. Fingers crossed for a better night soon!
Do any of you feel like your baby’s sleep just keeps changing? We’ll have a couple of good nights, and I think weve figured it out and then, boom, back to hourly wake-ups. I can’t tell if it’s growth spurts teething or just baby stuff. Does anyone else see these weird patterns?
It’s a rollercoaster for sure, but things will settle down. When my baby was 6 months, it felt like we were taking one step forward and two steps back. What worked for us was focusing on small wins like one extra hour of sleep or fewer wake-ups each night. Over time, those little victories added up and eventually the bad nights became less frequent.
Also, remember that you’re doing an amazing job, even if it doesn’t feel like it. It’s okay to ask for help when you need it and take breaks when you can. Sleep will come and you’ll get through this!