How to stop those annoying 4-5am wake ups

Stuck in 4-5am wake ups and nothing is working?

Early mornings are exhausting.

If you’ve tried earlier bedtimes, later bedtimes, or adjusting naps and you’re still up before the sun, this guide will help you understand why, and what to do next.

What this guide helps you do:

• Understand the real causes of early morning wakings
• Identify whether overtiredness or undertiredness is the issue
• Adjust naps, bedtime, and mornings with confidence
• Create a plan that actually supports sleeping past 6am

This guide is for you if:

• Your baby or toddler wakes before 6am most days
• You’ve tried changing bedtime with no success
• Naps feel “okay” but mornings are still early
• You want practical steps, not guesswork

This guide may not be the right fit if:

• Your child is under 4 months
• There are medical concerns impacting sleep
• You’re looking for 1:1 support (that’s where The Total Sleep Reset fits)

What’s included

• Clear explanations of why early mornings happen
• Practical checklists and trackers
• Environmental and schedule tweaks
• A calm, step-by-step approach you can follow immediately