My Second Baby Won’t Sleep Like My First—And I’m Struggling.

If you’re reading this through blurry eyes after yet another sleepless night... I see you.

You’ve done this before. You thought you knew what to expect. But now, with your second baby (or #3), everything feels different.The swaddling tricks don’t work. The routines you relied on? Useless. The sleep stretches? Nonexistent.

And worst of all, you’re starting to doubt yourself.

“Why is my second baby so different?”

“What am I doing wrong?”

“How can I function like this?”

You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re just parenting a new baby with new needs.

Sleep isn’t one-size-fits-all. And some babies need more support learning how to rest.

The good news? You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

This Is Exactly Why I Created Building Sleep

I work with exhausted, overwhelmed families—especially with parents who have had their Second Baby, who feel surprised and even discouraged when things don’t go “like last time.”

Together, we:

• Identify what’s going on (because it’s rarely just the wake-ups)

• Create a gentle, customized sleep plan tailored to your baby

• Make small, sustainable changes that improve sleep without tears or guilt

• Prioritize your mental health along the way

  
  

Baby Temperament Plays a Big Role in Sleep

Some babies are simply more sensitive, alert, or persistent than others—and that deeply affects how they respond to routines, soothing, and transitions.

In our work together, I consider your baby’s unique temperament:

• Is your baby easily overstimulated?

• Does your baby need more wind-down time before sleep?

• Are they intense or sensitive to change?

• Do they need more help regulating their nervous system?

  
  

These are not problems—they’re personality traits. And when we understand them, we can work with your baby instead of against them.

This is why the strategies that worked for your first baby may fall flat with your second. It’s not about what you’re doing—it’s about what this baby needs.

Ready for a Real Plan (and Actual Sleep)?

When you work with me, you’ll get more than just advice—you’ll get:

• A one-on-one, judgment-free space to talk honestly about what’s hard

• A personalized sleep plan built around your baby’s temperament, your parenting style, and your goals

• Ongoing support as you implement changes (because doing it alone at 3 a.m. doesn’t work)

I’ll meet you where you are—and walk with you until things feel easier.

Take the First Step Toward Better Sleep Today

📞 Book your free 15-minute sleep assessment call

We’ll talk about what’s going on and whether working together is the right fit. There’s no pressure—just a chance to connect and feel less alone.

👉Link to book a call You’re not failing. You’re just tired. And there’s a path forward.

Let’s find it together.

Warmly,

Sarah Freed, MPH

Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Founder of Building Sleep