Your baby's frequent night wakings might feel exhausting, but they're often completely normal. Research shows that between 28-57% of babies 6-12 months still wake at night, and this doesn't affect their development or your long-term mood. The pattern varies—breastfed babies tend to wake more often than formula-fed babies, which is expected. It also matters that your baby's sleep looks totally different from yours in early months; babies spend lots of time in active sleep, the twitchy kind that actually helps their brains develop. Understanding what's normal for your baby can help you figure out what actually needs attention versus what's just part of early parenting. If you're worried about specific sleep patterns, your pediatrician can help you sort through what's typical for your child.