The witching hour with your baby can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve tried everything and your baby is still fussy, crying, and fighting sleep in the evening. This late afternoon or evening fussiness is one of the most common baby sleep struggles, and today I’m giving you 5 practical, parent-tested ways to survive the witching hour and help your baby settle faster.
Whether you’re dealing with a fussy newborn, a baby who needs constant soothing, or you’re simply exhausted by the end of the day, these tips will help you get through the witching hour with less stress and more calm.
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
BLOGS MENTIONED:
The Soothing Ladder Method: New Parent’s Guide to Getting Baby to Sleep
Signs of an Overtired Baby and How to Break the Cycle
You don’t have to just survive this season — there are real, gentle ways to make it easier.
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