Tips for managing increased nighttime waking in babies

Frequent night waking at 5 months is often linked to growth spurts or the need for more calories during the day. If your baby is distracted during daytime feeds, try feeding them in a quiet, dimly lit room to ensure they get enough intake. Often, when babies meet their nutritional needs during the day, they naturally start waking less frequently at night, though this process can take a few weeks to stabilize.