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Week 4 · Day 22

Pause before responding

Give baby a chance

Today's lesson

Many night wakings are brief arousals between sleep cycles. If you rush in, baby learns to need you for every transition. Wait 2–5 minutes before responding to see if they settle independently.

Your action steps

  • Set a timer when baby stirs at night.
  • Listen for escalating cries vs. settling sounds.
  • Only intervene if crying intensifies.

Pro tip

A video monitor helps you tell fussing from real distress.