8 month old suddenly waking at 4am every other night!!

[Bridezilla3521]

My 8 mo DD has suddenly started waking up at 4am every other night, she will babble away to herself for an hour and then pure meltdown sets in for the next hour, she's still up now. Why is this happening?? Any words of advice on how to help her to sleep easier?

TIA x

My ds has just done this. We gave him a bottle for 5 nights and he is sleeping through again. Growth spurt maybe?

Sorry, should have did he is 9months old.

Ok we're up again!!! She is crying every time I leave the room - separation anxiety?? How do I deal with this??

I must add that she doesn't wake up crying, this morning she woke up at 2.30 but just babbled away to herself until 3.15... Is it an idea to try and go in before she starts crying?