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    What Is Sleep Regression?

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    No doubt, it’s frustrating when a super sleeper suddenly starts having sleep problems.

    You could be dealing with a sleep regression, which is normal and should pass, given time and consistent routines.

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    Is your formerly perfect sleeper suddenly waking up in the middle of the night or wailing every time you put her down at her regularly scheduled naptime? 

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