Wondering how to figure out whether your baby is drowsy? Try to spot some of the common sleep readiness signs, and you’ll be on your way. A baby who’s drowsy but awake will clue you in by yawning, rubbing her eyes, fussing or crying, or pulling her ear.

May 8, 2023 · If you’ve been told to put baby down to sleep ‘drowsy but awake,’ you might be wondering exactly what that means. Learn how the technique can help baby get to sleep and stay asleep.

Jun 29, 2023 · If you notice your baby getting drowsy or if they fall asleep, gently move them to their safe sleeping area. Sleeping on a surface with more than a 10-degree incline or angle isn’t safe for your baby.

Dec 4, 2023 · When it comes to helping your baby sleep, what is drowsy but awake, and how do you get your baby there? Find answers right here!

Drowsy might look like your baby dozing off at your breast, half-closing their eyes when in the car or stroller and about to fall asleep. If your baby is tired, look for cues to know if your baby’s tired versus hungry or something else.

Apr 4, 2024 · "Drowsy but awake" --- what exactly does it mean? The Sleep Lady explains when a baby is ready to fall asleep independently.

Nov 8, 2020 · Baby books tell you that to instill good sleep habits, you should put your baby in their crib drowsy, but awake. If that's true, why doesn't it ever work?!

Jun 6, 2017 · Learning how to put your baby down drowsy but awake is truly the best tool you have when it comes to getting our little ones sleeping for longer stretches. It's not always as easy as it sounds though, so I'm sharing what it means, when to do it, how to do it.

You lay your baby down awake, but drowsy and hope he doesn’t cry or fuss. I encourage you to give it a few minutes to allow your baby to settle himself. See what happens.

Mar 18, 2025 · When you notice these signs, put your baby in the crib while drowsy but still awake. If your baby can fall asleep in bed without assistance when first laid down, it’s more likely that baby will fall asleep without help after waking in the middle of the night. It’s common for babies to cry when put down for sleep.