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Early morning waking

Waking well before the desired morning time and not being able to fall back asleep.

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Early Morning Waking in Babies

Early Morning Waking in Babies

Why early waking happens Babies do not begin life with a mature biological clock. Their circadian rhythm, the approximately 24-hour timing system that coordinates sleep, alertness, body temperature, and hormone secretion, develops gradually after birth. Light exposure and repeated patterns of feeding and activity help organize this rhythm. In the early months, the distinction between […]

Child wakes up at night and early waking explained

Child wakes up at night and early waking explained

What counts as normal waking during the night? Sleep is not perfectly continuous. Children, like adults, cycle through lighter and deeper stages, and they may briefly rouse between cycles. A child who turns over, mutters, opens their eyes, or calls out once and then settles again may simply be showing normal sleep fragmentation rather than […]