How Old Was Your Baby When They First Slept Through the Night?

How Old Was Your Baby When They First Slept Through the Night?
One of the most common questions new parents ask is: "When will my baby finally sleep through the night?"
If you're currently surviving on coffee, cold cups of tea, and broken sleep, I promise you're not alone! Every baby is different, and what works for one family might not work for another.
For some parents, "sleeping through" means a full 12 hours. For others, it simply means getting a solid stretch of uninterrupted sleep before the next feed. Most experts consider sleeping through the night to be around 6-8 hours without waking.
As a mum myself, I know just how exciting that first full night's sleep feels but also how surreal it feels too. 
My first son surprised us by sleeping from around 9pm until 5am from just 8 weeks old. After a feed, he'd happily drift back off until around 8am. I remember waking up in a panic the first few times, convinced something must be wrong because he'd slept so long!
My youngest wasn't too far behind. He started sleeping through at around 11 weeks old and followed a very similar pattern. While I know we were incredibly lucky, it also taught me that every baby really is their own little person with their own timeline.
As a newborn photographer, I've met hundreds of families over the years, and I've heard every sleep story imaginable. Some babies sleep through very early, while others take many months before they're ready. Neither is right or wrong. and what works for some, wont work for others.
The truth is, baby sleep isn't a competition.
If your little one is still waking frequently during the night, it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. Their tiny bodies are growing at an incredible rate, and many babies genuinely need those night time feeds and cuddles.
So now I'm curious...
How old was your baby when they first slept through the night?

• Under 8 weeks?
• 2-4 months?
• 4-6 months?
• Over 6 months?
• Still waiting!

I'd love to hear your experiences in the comments. Sometimes knowing that other parents are going through exactly the same thing can be the reassurance we all need.
After all, parenthood may come with sleepless nights, but it also comes with some of the most precious memories we'll ever make..

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