A clock or short nap cannot establish this as the cause. Use the linked guide for tired cues and record what you notice.
Glossary
Overtiredness
An informal description of a baby who seems very tired and difficult to settle.
In a sentence
What does “Overtiredness” mean?
An informal description of a baby who seems very tired and difficult to settle.
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Wake windows by age: chart, tired cues and how to use them
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Baby bedtime routine: simple steps by age and why they help
How to build a calm, consistent bedtime routine for your baby or toddler, with steps by age, moving the feed earlier, and keeping it the same across carers.
Try the tool: Wake Window Calculator
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General information, not medical advice. For concerns about your child, talk with your doctor or child-health nurse.