Early Morning Wakings: Why your baby is up at 4-6am and how to fix it (gently)
If your baby is waking up at 4-6am and won’t go back to sleep, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.
This Early Morning Wakings digital guide is a clear, gentle plan to help you understand why it’s happening and exactly what to do next, without guessing, and without cry-it-out.
What you’ll learn
Why early morning wakes happen (and which causes are most common by age)
How to tell the difference between undertired vs overtired
When bedtime is too early (long night) vs too late (sleep debt)
What to do if feeding “helps” vs when it accidentally reinforces the wake
Simple environment fixes (light, noise, temperature) that matter most at 4–6am
How to respond in the moment so you don’t accidentally lock in the pattern
What’s inside
A quick-start checklist to pinpoint the cause fast
A gentle response ladder (what to try first, second, third)
A 5–7 day step-by-step plan you can follow without overhauling everything
Realistic examples for naps + bedtime adjustments
Troubleshooting guide (what to do if nothing changes yet)
A daily log/tracker to track progress and stay consistent
Who this is for
Babies and toddlers who wake between 4–6am and can’t resettle
Parents stuck in a cycle of rocking, feeding, or bringing baby into bed at 4–5am
Families who want a gentle, evidence-based approach (no cry-it-out)
What you’ll get:
A downloadable PDF guide you can save to your phone and use immediately.
Best results: follow the plan for 5–7 days before making additional changes.
