"sleep regression" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sleep regressions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} sleep regression (plural sleep regressions)
  1. (psychology) A period of days or weeks during the first two years of life characterized by a change in an infant's sleep patterns, leading to irregularities such as increased awakenings and fussiness. Categories (topical): Psychology
    Sense id: en-sleep_regression-en-noun-vMeTRMXR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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