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Free toolWhy is my child waking at night?
Answer ten quick questions to see the most likely reasons and what to try first. It takes about two minutes, and nothing you enter leaves your device.
General guidance, not medical advice. This tool can’t examine your child. If you’re worried about your child’s health, contact your doctor or call Health811 (dial 811 in Ontario). In an emergency, call 911.
Patterns, not a diagnosis
Most night waking comes down to a handful of causes: how a child falls asleep, the daytime schedule, the room, temporary disruptions like teething or new skills, and, for older children, worries and fears. Your answers point to the patterns that fit best, with the first changes worth trying.
- Change one thing at a time and give it a week or two before judging it.
- Consistency beats method. Whatever you choose, respond the same way each night.
- Brief waking is normal at every age. The goal is a child who can get back to sleep, not one who never stirs.
Get the full readiness picture
If the troubleshooter pointed to how your child falls asleep, the free Sleep Readiness Checklist helps you decide whether it’s the right time to work on it.
- The developmental signs of real readiness
- A quick audit of the sleep space
- The parental-readiness questions most plans skip
Free. The checklist downloads on the next page, followed by a short email series from Milos. Unsubscribe anytime.
Want a plan built for your child?
If you’ve tried the first steps for a couple of weeks and nights are still broken, a free 15-minute call is the fastest way to find out why.
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