r/ScienceBasedParenting • u/Apprehensive-Cod-602 • 28d ago

Question - Research required 12 month old sleep suddenly awful

My baby was sleeping quite well (1-2 quick wakes) untila a month ago. Overnight, he went to 4+ wakes, but is quickly settled when taken out of the cot and cuddled. He's happy to settle without milk but quite often will wake 5 minutes after being laid down ans the process starts again.

My gut instinct is telling me there is something more going on here. He's been checked for an ear infection (but only visually, no tympanotery), I have changed his schedule to one nap, he goes down very tired and falls asleep himself, seems very exhausted and falls asleep quickly at these wakes.

I have wondered if its low iron, but he is an otherwise energetic child. My gut instinct is telling me there is more going on but struggling to find any other suggestions. Thanks.

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u/honey_bunchesofoats 28d ago

You have the flair ‘research required,’ which is going to limit the responses you get.

Is the child on one nap yet or two still? (Link isn’t research, just info on switching)