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Not all sleep challenges show up the same way.

Some newborns seem to sleep endlessly during the day but are wide-eyed all night. Others fuss through every nap but eventually give you a long stretch overnight. Early sleep disruptions are rarely consistent—but recognising where things feel hardest can help you respond more clearly.

In the first few months, sleep is influenced by feeding frequency, digestion, and immature circadian rhythms.

Which part of your baby’s sleep feels hardest to manage right now?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Naps are inconsistent or a fight

Nights are broken or high effort

Both day and night sleep are equally hard to manage

Sleep mostly works across day and night

It changes all the time / hard to tell

Night waking is inevitable—but it still takes a toll.

In the first few months, waking frequently is part of how newborns regulate feeding, digestion, and emotional needs. It’s expected—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. But frequency and exhaustion matter, not just what’s considered "normal."

Newborns don’t wake just for food—they wake because their entire regulation system is still under construction.

How are you coping with night waking right now?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

They wake, but we both settle easily

Some wakes are fine, others feel like survival - it's getting harder

It’s constant, and I feel like I’m breaking

I’d prefer not to say

Doesn’t apply to our situation

Feeding overnight is still common—but should feel supportive.
In the first 6 months, most babies need multiple night feeds—that’s normal and expected. But how you feel about it matters. Some parents don’t mind feeding overnight; others feel it’s becoming too much. If feeds aren’t helping sleep—or don’t feel sustainable—it may be time to check whether they’re still useful.

In the first 6 months, most babies wake for multiple feeds overnight—this is expected and developmentally appropriate.

Adapted from developmental sleep research and national infant care guidelines.

Do night feeds feel like they’re still serving a clear purpose?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Feeds are functional and we settle well

Sometimes they help, sometimes they don’t

Feeds don’t seem to settle anything anymore

They need a lot of help—and only from me

Settling is intense, no matter who’s trying

I’d prefer not to say

Not applicable / no night feeds

Settling is a skill—and it’s just beginning to form.

In these early months, settling is full-contact, sensory, and heavily reliant on you. That’s not a regression—it’s how regulation starts. Some babies begin to show a preference for one caregiver when it comes to settling. That’s common—and not a reflection of your bond or parenting ability. This isn’t a regression. It’s a shift.

Challenges at this age reflect development—not disorder.

As your baby grows, they may become more alert, fussy, or need different types of input to settle well.

How would you describe your current settling routine?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

They settle easily with minimal input

It varies—we’re still figuring it out

I’m the only one who can settle them

Settling takes intense effort, even for me

I’d prefer not to say

🌟 You’re halfway through. This is where new insight often starts to click.

You don’t need a strict routine—but you do need some signals.
In the early months, rhythms are often inconsistent. Some babies fall into patterns quickly, others don’t. That doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong—but it can make things feel uncertain. What matters is whether you feel like you can read what’s needed next.

Tikotzky L. (2016). Postpartum maternal sleep, maternal depressive symptoms and self-perceived mother–infant emotional relationship. Behavioral Sleep Medicine. 14(1):5–22.

How confident are you in your current rhythm?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

I feel confident we’ve found a rhythm that works

We go with the flow, but I second-guess it often

I’m totally unsure what they need or when

Doesn’t apply / no rhythm

Sleep doesn’t happen in isolation.
Recovery from birth. Feeding challenges. Emotional overload. Sleep isn't just about the baby—it’s also about how supported you are. These challenges ripple into sleep, even when the baby’s needs are being met. Newborns don’t just mirror their environment—they absorb it.

External pressure often shows up in sleep before you even realise you’re stretched.

Are there other challenges adding to the pressure?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

No—sleep is the only real issue right now

Yes—some challenges are present, such as returning to work, adding a new sibling, recent illness, or emotional transition

Yes—multiple significant pressures are stacking and affecting day-to-day capacity (e.g. persistent feeding struggles, mental load, caregiving imbalance, health flags)

I’d prefer not to say

Your sleep matters too.
Sleep deprivation fogs decision-making, heightens reactivity, and drains your emotional reserves. This isn’t about tracking hours. It’s about whether you feel resourced or completely wrung out.

Poor parental sleep = 70% higher risk of postnatal mood issues.

Okun ML, Mancuso RA, Hobel CJ, Schetter CD. (2018). Poor sleep quality increases symptoms of depression and anxiety in postpartum women. Journal of Behavioral Medicine.

How are you coping with your own sleep?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

Yes—I’m mostly coping okay

I’m pushing through, but I feel it

No—I’m completely depleted

I’d prefer not to say

You’re allowed to name that this is hard.
Feeling flat, anxious or disconnected doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong—it means your system is stretched.They’re signals your system needs support. Sleep strain doesn’t just affect babies. It affects us too.

Which best describes how you’ve felt recently?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

I’ve felt grounded or myself most days

Up and down—but I’m managing

Flat, anxious, or disconnected

I’d prefer not to say

Sometimes the issue isn’t sleep—it’s what’s beneath it.
Unsettled sleep may reflect deeper needs: sensory sensitivities, allergies, developmental flags.

You don’t need a diagnosis to notice something feels off. Your instinct matters.

Do you have any medical, sensory or developmental concerns?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

No—I feel confident everything’s okay

Maybe—I’ve noticed a few things I’m not sure about

Yes—I have concerns that haven’t been explored

I’d prefer not to say

How sleep feels matters just as much as how it functions.

The hours, the effort, the unpredictability—it adds up. This question isn’t about numbers. It’s about whether the current setup is something you can actually live with.

Final question — then your Sleep Competency results.

Which best describes your current relationship with sleep?

You might relate to more than one option — that’s completely normal. Choose the one that feels most true for right now. There’s no wrong answer. Once you select, you’ll automatically move to the next question. *

It works. Not perfect, but sustainable

I have some concerns that either my child or I aren’t getting the sleep we need

It’s inconsistent—I’m always adapting

It feels like survival most days

I’d prefer not to say

Almost there.

These last questions help us understand how families access support and where future tools are needed.

You can skip them if you choose, they do not affect the Sleep Competency Score
Note: If you're a professional supporting a family using this tool, we welcome collaboration. Jocelyn Sleep™ partners with early years teams to extend care that’s aligned, respectful, and research-informed.

Have you accessed Sleep Support before?

What kind of support have you explored or tried?

If you haven’t asked for help yet, what’s held you back?

Would you like a personalised follow-up based on your answers?

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You’ve completed the Sleep Competency Screen

Based on your answers, we’ve mapped your current sleep setup to one of four Sleep Competency categories. These categories reflect how your family’s sleep system is functioning—emotionally, logistically, and developmentally. None of them are a diagnosis. They’re a starting point for support that matches your real experience.

Your result doesn’t define your parenting. It reflects how your family’s sleep system is functioning—emotionally, logistically, and developmentally—so we can point you toward aligned support.

You made it. Whatever your score, you’ve taken a practical step toward understanding what’s behind the disruption.

Thank you for pausing to reflect. That alone matters.

Welcome to the 0-6 Month

Sleep Competency Screening