The witching hour with your baby can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve tried everything and your baby is still fussy, crying, and fighting sleep in the evening. This late afternoon or evening fussiness is one of the most common baby sleep struggles, and today I’m giving you 5 practical, parent-tested ways to survive the witching hour and help your baby settle faster.
Whether you’re dealing with a fussy newborn, a baby who needs constant soothing, or you’re simply exhausted by the end of the day, these tips will help you get through the witching hour with less stress and more calm.
✨ Plus, don’t miss the giveaway I’m hosting with Mylicon!
We’re giving away a FREE diaper bag filled with bedtime essentials to help your baby sleep better.
👉 Head to Instagram or TikTok to enter.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What is the witching hour? When it happens, why it happens, and what to expect
- How to prevent evening fussiness with better baby sleep schedules and awake windows
- Simple ways to soothe an overtired baby during the witching hour
- Why cluster feeding in the evening is normal and can actually help baby sleep
- How to layer soothing techniques like white noise, baby-wearing, and contact naps
BLOGS MENTIONED:
The Soothing Ladder Method: New Parent’s Guide to Getting Baby to Sleep
Signs of an Overtired Baby and How to Break the Cycle
You don’t have to just survive this season — there are real, gentle ways to make it easier.
💤 Need more baby sleep support?
Join the Creating Well-Rested Families Membership for on-demand slee
This episode is sponsored by Hungryroot. Leave the meal planning, grocery shopping, and even some prep work to Hungryroot while you enjoy making memories with your family.
Use code RESTED40 for 40% off. CLICK HERE to get started today.
Want a free sample baby sleep schedule?
👉TAKE THIS QUIZ
Do you know your sleep training personality?
👉TAKE THIS QUIZ TO FIND OUT
More free baby sleep resources: One for every stage of parenthood
Join Our Free Well-Rested Families Facebook Group to answer all your sleep questions: CLICK HERE
Connect with Unnati:
- Instagram: @nestedtorestedsleep
- Facebook: @nestedtorestedsleep
- Website: https://www.nestedtorestedsleep.com
- Podcast Wedsite: ... <
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.