Show Notes
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Did your amazing sleeper suddenly turn into a night owl after a head cold—and now you're wondering if you have to start sleep training all over again? You're not alone, and the answer might surprise you.
In this bonus Sleep Detectives episode, Sally and Bec tackle a real question from listener Bridget, whose nine-month-old went from great sleeper to two weeks of crap nights after a head cold. Her previous sleep consultant said to start sleep training from scratch—but is that really necessary? Sally and Bec break down exactly how to audit your situation, when to temporarily reintroduce a third nap, and why hitting reset after sickness is nothing like starting from scratch.
What You'll Learn: • Why sickness throws sleep off and what's actually happening when your good sleeper regresses • How to audit your baby's room environment, nap structure, and feeds before doing anything else • When to temporarily reintroduce a third nap at nine months—and why it's not a backward step • Why staying consistent during illness (rather than adding extra sleep and feeds) protects your hard work • The difference between a sleep reset and full sleep training—and why your baby's skills are still there • How to frame overnight waking during a reset so it feels manageable, not overwhelming • Why babies are pattern-seekers and will cotton back on to good sleep habits faster than you think
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Bridget's Question: Nine-Month Sleep Regression After Sickness 02:20 The Audit: Room Environment and Nap Structure 03:25 When to Reintroduce the Third Nap 05:08 It's a Reset, Not Sleep Training From Scratch 07:00 How to Handle Sleep During Illness Without Creating New Habits 09:50 Enticing Sleep Skills Back Out—What to Expect
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