Free baby sleep tools
🌙 Why is my baby waking at night?
Night wakes usually have a reason, and it is rarely just one thing. Tick what sounds familiar from the last week and we will show the most likely causes and a gentle next step for each.
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Night waking is normal
All babies wake between sleep cycles. What changes with time is whether they can drift back off on their own. A few wakes a night is normal for many babies for much of the first year.
Why OBubba is different
Most trackers show you when your baby slept. OBubba also looks at why: bedtime timing, nap lengths, feeds, teething, illness, skills and the room. Then it gives you one gentle thing to try.
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This chart is the average baby. OBubba learns yours.
OBubba learns your baby’s own wake windows from what you log, predicts the next nap and bedtime, and spots over 30 common sleep disruptions with a gentle plan for each. Free to download.
Questions parents ask
Frequently asked questions
How many times a night is normal for a baby to wake?
It varies a lot. Many babies wake once or several times a night well into the first year, especially for feeds in the early months.
Why does my baby wake every 2 hours?
Common reasons include a sleep association, being overtired from a late bedtime, hunger during a growth spurt, teething or a new skill. The checker helps narrow it down.
Why does my baby wake 30 to 45 minutes after bedtime?
This is often called a false start and is commonly linked to being overtired or undertired at bedtime. Adjusting the last wake window usually helps.
Related guides
More free tools
Baby sleep schedule makerA full sample day of naps and bedtime from your baby’s age and wake-up time.
Wake window calculatorHow long your baby can comfortably stay awake between sleeps.
Baby bedtime calculatorThe right bedtime from when the last nap ended.
How much sleep does my baby need?How much sleep your baby needs in 24 hours, at night and in the day.
Sleep regression checkerWhich common sleep shake-ups line up with your baby’s age, and what helps.
Nap transition checkerIs your baby ready to drop a nap? Four signs to check.Sources
OBubba tools give general, age-based information. They are not medical advice and do not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If you are worried about your baby, speak to your health visitor, midwife, GP or call NHS 111 (or your local equivalent).