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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why Is My Baby Awake So Long in the Middle of the Night?

from The Responsive Family Sleep Podcast

Night wakes are a normal part of nighttime parenting, and often they are more disruptive to parent sleep than baby sleep. Long wakes in the middle of the night are a particularly challenging experience. In this episode, I’m talking you through some common causes of split nights or long wakes in the middle of the night. I’ll also help you tease out the differences between transfer challenges  and true split nights. Resources related to this episodeSplit night blog post:  https://intuitiveparentingdc.com/blog/2022/5/18/split-nights-what-they-are-and-how-to-handle-themConnect with Kimhttps://intuitiveparentingdc.com/https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_parenting_dc/https://www.facebook.com/intuitiveparentingdc

Night wakes are a normal part of nighttime parenting, and often they are more disruptive to parent sleep than baby sleep. Long wakes in the middle of the night are a particularly challenging experience. In this episode, I’m talking you through some common causes of split nights or long wakes in the middle of the night. I’ll also help you tease out the differences between transfer challenges and true split nights. Resources related to this episode Split night blog post: htt...

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