At the end of each sleep cycle, a baby is in a very light sleep state and may even momentarily wake up before entering into a new cycle. (swanling.com)
When you are in the light sleep state, sometimes, you can not even realize that you are asleep. (shrewdmommy.com)
Move on to doing the same four steps above, this time when your child is in a lighter sleep state (around 5 minutes after falling asleep). (sarahockwell-smith.com)