Sleep Like A Mama by Natalie Zaun

I hope this reaches the mom who needs it today 🩵

8 weeks with baby #4 and somehow we’re already starting to come out of that teeny tiny newborn haze 🥹

His sleep is definitely starting to shift, and I’m slowly making little changes right along with him. Nothing rigid, nothing perfect… just paying attention to what he’s ready for and adjusting as we go.

And honestly, that’s such a big part of baby sleep. What worked a few weeks ago won’t always be what they need next.

But every baby’s next step looks different depending on their age and stage. Comment QUIZ and I’ll send you “What’s My Baby’s Next Sleep Step” so you know exactly what to focus on for yours.

If you’re new here, hi! I’m Natalie, mom of 4 + pediatric sleep consultant sharing real mom life and helping you navigate baby sleep without all the overwhelm or rigid rules. If you want better sleep while still responding to and supporting your baby, you’re in the right place. 🤍




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If your baby has been refusing feeds, napping unpredictably, waking more often, taking short naps, or suddenly fighting sleep… it’s not always the dreaded 4-month sleep regression.

Between about 3–5 months, your baby is going through a BIG developmental shift. Sleep cycles are maturing, they’re becoming more aware of the world around them, and feeding can suddenly feel different too.

This is usually where I tell parents not to change everything at once. I’m looking first at the basics: full feeds, age-appropriate wake time, bedtime timing, sleep environment, and how baby is falling asleep.

Here’s what this stage can look like:

🌙 Short naps: 30–45 minute naps can become really common as sleep cycles mature. If every nap is short, I’m also looking at timing and sleep pressure.

🌙 Frequent night wakings: More mature sleep means more transitions between sleep cycles. Gently helping your baby learn to fall asleep independently can make a big difference here.

🌙 Distracted feeding: Suddenly the ceiling fan is the most interesting thing in the room 😅. Protecting full daytime feeds can help keep those extra calories from shifting overnight.

You don’t have to just wait for this phase to pass. There are gentle, responsive ways to support your baby’s sleep without having to resort to CIO.

✨ If sleep suddenly feels messy and you’re not sure what to change first, comment RESET and I’ll send you my free Baby Sleep Reset Guide, you’re doing amazing!



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I hope this reaches the mom who needs it today. 🩵

6 weeks in with baby #4, and he is so stinking cute and cuddly… and this stage can also feel really hard. 😂

Anyone else feel like their baby suddenly got way fussier around 6–8 weeks?! It’s actually such a normal developmental phase, so if you’re in it too, hang in there mama. 🤍

I’ll keep sharing what we’re doing, what’s working for us, and what we’re changing as he grows.

I’m so glad you’re here. 🤍




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