Sleep deprivation tips that actually work
I can't change the fact that baby wakes 4-5x a night. How do I cope better? Beyond 'sleep when baby sleeps' (which I can't).
5 Replies
4/22/2026
10-minute power nap during baby's morning nap, even if it's just lying down with eyes closed.
4/22/2026
Caffeine cut off at 10am hard. Sleep quality matters more than length when sleep is limited.
4/23/2026
Magnesium glycinate before bed - better quality of the sleep you DO get.
4/24/2026
Tag team weekends - alternate who gets a 6hr sleep block.
4/25/2026
Earplugs for one partner per night, even with a monitor. The micro-wakings are worse than no sleep.