Rocking your baby to sleep can feel comforting and instinctive but when it stretches into hours every night, it might be quietly affecting how well your baby sleeps (and how rested you feel).

If your baby starts the day at 4 or 5am, you’re not alone. This gentle, practical guide walks you through how to stop baby waking early using small, nurturing changes that make a big difference to your mornings and your sanity.

The 4 month sleep regression often brings sudden wake-ups and short naps, but it’s actually a healthy developmental shift. Here’s how to support your baby through it, gently.