Why Babies Fight Sleep 😴 - Infant Brain Development Explained

Why do babies fight sleep even when they’re clearly tired? In this short video, we explore the neuroscience of infant brain development and explain why your little one cries, squirms, and resists bedtime when all the signs say they’re ready to rest.
Discover how overtiredness, stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, and underdeveloped emotional regulation in the brain all combine to make sleep feel like the enemy.
You’ll also learn practical bedtime tips for calming your baby, spotting early sleepy cues, and creating a predictable nighttime routine that helps your infant settle peacefully. Plus, we share how gentle comfort strategies—like swaddling, rocking, and soft singing—can make a big difference.