The Myth of Drowsy But Awake
It's in every book, on every website, from every health visitor. So why doesn't it work? Because the three claims behind it don't hold up. Here's each one, examined.
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Sleep Myths
Sleep Myths
From "drowsy but awake" to "you're creating bad habits" — the most persistent myths in baby sleep, examined honestly.
The Science of How Babies Fall Asleep (and Why 'Drowsy But Awake' Fights It)
Every time you try drowsy-but-awake, the same thing happens. The reason isn't your timing or your technique. It's that the advice asks your baby's brain to do something it cannot yet do.
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If 'Drowsy But Awake' Isn't Working, You're Not the Problem
You've watched the videos. You've timed the wake windows. Every single time, the second their back touches the mattress, they scream. The problem isn't you. It's the advice.
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You Are Not Failing
The exhaustion is real. The self-doubt is real. And the voice telling you that a better parent would have sorted this by now is wrong.
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Babies Don't Need to 'Learn' to Sleep
The phrase "learning to sleep" implies babies arrive broken. They don't. Sleep is a biological process, not a skill that requires formal instruction.
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