Does Crawling Make Babies Tired?

A recent study published in Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development helps in this regard, because it shows that when babies learn to crawl, they have a harder time sleeping during the night (1). The study, conducted in Israel, followed 28 infants from about 5 months to 11 months of age.

Do babies get more tired when they start crawling?

The results showed that babies are more wakeful during the period when they are learning to crawl. Usually once the skill develops, sleep patterns return to normal, typically within three months. The research also indicated that babies who learn to crawl later experienced more wakefulness than early crawlers.

How long does crawling sleep regression last?

While it may seem like the 9-month sleep regression goes on forever — especially when you are in the midst of it — don't fret: Regressions are temporary, with most lasting 2 to 6 weeks. Of course, other disruptions can and do occur.