Yes, Stress Can Affect Your Baby's Sleep

Infants can get stressed just like grown-ups. If your child resists sleep, take a minute to make sure her problem isn’t a sign of stress. She may be troubled by:

• Yelling or fighting—in real life or on TV.
• Scary situations, including barking dogs, loud noises, an unfamiliar bedroom or a new or unfriendly people (a new sitter or teacher, or even a grandma who hasn’t visited in a while).
• Separations, such as having to stay with sitters or having a regular caregiver suddenly leave.