{"id":7549,"date":"2023-03-23T15:41:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T14:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feddekees.refreshserver.nl\/?p=7549"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:20:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:20:08","slug":"8-10-months-sleep-regression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feddekees.nl\/en\/blogs\/news\/8-10-maanden-sprong-een-ander-slaapritme\/","title":{"rendered":"10-month sleep regression: a new sleep pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

It's that time again! Between weeks 33 and 38, your baby will experience a new leap. Your little one will learn new skills that suddenly make the world look completely different. These new skills can also cause your little one to suddenly have more difficulty sleeping. Your baby will then be dealing with the dreaded 8-month sleep regression. What's going on in your child's head? What can you as a parent do during this difficult period? Read this article to find out all about the 8-month leap, including helpful tips to help your little one sleep!<\/b><\/p>\n

What happens during the 8-month sleep?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Around 8 months, your baby develops the ability to recognise categories and gains the understanding that they can sort the world into groups. They suddenly notice that some things look the same, sound the same, taste the same, smell the same or feel the same.<\/span><\/p>\n

Around the same time, your baby will learn a lot of new skills, such as sitting unaided, waving, eating independently, crawling, and tummy crawling. Early birds might even try standing or taking a step. Language will also start to play a big role. Your baby will attentively study the words you say to them, and some babies will even start babbling a little themselves. Your baby will become increasingly aware of the world around them and have a strong desire to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

8-month sleep regression<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All the new things and changes don't make sleeping any easier. Many babies experience the 8-month sleep regression. Some find it difficult to fall asleep, others are wide awake halfway through the night. This disturbed sleep is caused by various factors:<\/span><\/p>\n