Family Case Study: 7 Month old Meabh's Sleep Transformation

August 21, 2024

When Meabh’s parents reached out, they were struggling with their 7.5-month-old daughter’s sleep. Despite their efforts to encourage self-soothing, Meabh relied heavily on their assistance to fall back asleep, which reinforced her dependency.

The Situation: Meabh's sleep schedule wasn’t ideal for her age. She woke up too early, often due to over-tiredness at bedtime and insufficient naps. Her nap schedule was inconsistent, with wakeful periods between naps being too long. This made it difficult for her to connect sleep cycles, leading to poor-quality sleep. Additionally, her naps often took place in varying environments, further affecting her ability to rest well. Though her parents were working on encouraging self-soothing, Meabh still relied heavily on intervention to fall back asleep, reinforcing her dependence on external help.

The Plan: To address these issues, we implemented the following strategies:

1. Age-Appropriate Schedule: We established a consistent wake-up time between 6 and 7 am and aligned her nap schedule with natural sleep rhythms. The goal was to gradually phase out the third nap and move towards an earlier bedtime, ensuring restorative sleep.
2. Consistent Napping Environment: We introduced a dedicated, quiet, and distraction-free nap space to promote predictability and better rest.
3. Encourage Independent Sleep: We developed a more consistent approach, using gentle techniques to help Meabh learn to fall asleep on her own at bedtime, naptime, and during nighttime wake-ups.

The Outcome:  With these changes, Meabh’s sleep improved significantly. She began waking up later, taking more consistent naps, and learned to self-soothe. This led to fewer nighttime awakenings and better overall sleep for both Meabh and her parents.

This case study highlights the importance of consistency and aligning naps with natural sleep periods to improve a child’s sleep quality.

If you’re struggling with your little one’s sleep, why not book a free 15-minute sleep discovery call with me to see how I can help you?

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