Sleepy cues, or tired signs, are signals that a baby is getting tired, such as yawning, rubbing their eyes, staring into space, jerky movements or becoming fussy. Responding to early cues makes it easier for a baby to fall asleep.
Key takeaways
- Early cues: yawning, staring, losing interest in play.
- Later cues: rubbing eyes, pulling ears, crying and arching.
- Each baby's cues are a little different.
What you can do
- Note what your baby does before sleep for a few days.
- Start the wind-down routine at the first cues.
