At what age do babies typically begin to fall asleep on their own?

Babies begin developing the ability to fall asleep on their own at different ages, but most infants become capable of falling asleep on their own between 4 to 6 months of age (when babies tend to start having regular sleep cycles). Babies at this age may still wake up during the night, but many begin to learn how to fall back asleep on their own.

Each baby is unique, so some may reach this milestone earlier or later than others. A healthcare provider can provider personalized medical advice tailored to your child and your family. More information about babies and sleep is available at https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/getting-your-baby-to-sleep.aspx.