Sleep Regressions, Sleep Training FAQs

Scientific Evidence: Are Sleep Regressions Real?

By Sleep Training Kids

Let's deep dive into the history about the reality of sleep disturbances & sleep regressions.

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While sleep regression is not a real medical term, it incorporates aspects of sleep disturbances and behavioral regression conditions.

Sleep Regressions at a Glance

No conclusive, universally accepted evidence proves whether or not all sleep regressions are real.

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However, some studies correlate developmental transitions and sleep disturbances.

Researchers have begun to realize that there are normal periods of disruption & disorganization in development.

The Real History of Sleep Regression Studies

They refer to these periods of disturbed sleep as sleep disturbances, not sleep regressions.

some noticeable sleep disturbances:

– During or after a vacation – A time change  – After a large life change

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Sleep disturbances are being shown to be a reality, time and time again throughout published, peer-reviewed scientific studies.

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There just isn’t a specific, conclusively proven timeline that shows when every sleep regression will happen.

And scientists refer to them as  sleep disturbances, not regressions.

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Studies rely heavily on self-reports or surveys

Every child develops at their own pace

Children’s development is affected by countless factors

Reasons why a specific sleep regression timeline won’t happen soon include:

Studies rely on large quantities of reliable data

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