How do I resettle my baby in the middle of the night?
Low-key resettling works best
Minimize stimulation; use gentle sound and touch to resettle.
At 2 am a pat + Raffy’s sound is all we need.
Night wake-ups are normal. Keep interactions low-key and brief so you don’t fully wake your baby. Use gentle cues—like your Riff Raff’s soothing sound and a calm hand on the chest—then step back and let them drift off again.
Try tonight
- Use Raffy’s white noise and a light reassuring touch only.
- Refrain from picking baby up if possible—avoid bright lights or chatty talk.
- Return to your usual sleep cues quickly to keep things predictable.
What parents say
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The only sleep toy we use! ★★★★★
We introduced Clover to our bub at 6 months old and it's the only comforter she'll use now. She strokes Clover's ears and has learned to self soothe and resettle during naps on her own. Highly recommend having a Clover the bunny...plus a spare!
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Meadow is the second riff ★★★★★
Meadow is the second riff raff we have bought and my son loves his newest addition! In the middle of the night when my son needs a resettle, the white noise heart beat helps to soothe him 😊
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Best thing ever! ★★★★★
We now have 5 riff raffs and counting. … After we do our bedtime routine, it's into our PJs, into bed and a snuggle with our riff raff sends us off to sleep by ourselves! I would recommend a riff raff to anyone 1000x over!
Citations
- American Academy of Pediatrics — Night waking & soothing basics
- HealthyChildren.org — Helping babies learn to self-soothe
Author, Riff Raff Team • Last updated 2025-10-08