36 posts on gentle baby sleep, sorted by date.
A few weeks after birth, your baby's sleep starts to become more organized. Around 6 to 8 weeks is a wonderful time to gently start practicing putting your baby down drowsy but awake. Here is how to begin, and what to keep in mind.
Read article →Overstimulation happens when your baby takes in more than their young nervous system can process. Typical signs are intense crying, restlessness, looking away, and trouble falling asleep. Here is how to prevent it and calm your little one gently.
Read article →At 3 months, your baby is starting to develop their first sleep patterns. Sudden changes, shorter naps, or waking more often are all completely normal. Here is what to expect and how you can gently help your little one sleep better.
Read article →Is your baby nursing all night long? Breastfeeding mom of seven and baby sleep consultant Sarah Mann compares two proven, gentle night weaning approaches, explains when you're ready for each, and shares 10 practical tips.
Read article →Your baby just turned one. Here is what that means for their sleep: how much they need, what a realistic day looks like, and how to get through the sleep regression that so often shows up around the first birthday.
Read article →Newborns are so sweet. If only sleep weren't part of the deal. Here's what's actually normal in the first months, why your baby's sleep follows no plan at all, and how much sleep to realistically expect from week one through month five.
Read article →When your baby is wide awake in the middle of the night and simply will not settle again, it is usually a mismatch between how much sleep they need and how their day is laid out. Here is what causes split nights and what actually helps.
Read article →Your baby was sleeping fine and now everything has fallen apart? A sleep regression is almost certainly behind it. Here's what it is, when it hits, how long it lasts, and six gentle ways through it.
Read article →At 10 months, your baby is going through a very special and sometimes very demanding stretch of development. It often shows up in their sleep, especially through separation anxiety and another round of sleep regression.
Read article →Does your baby only sleep in arms and wake the moment you put them down? Learn why contact naps happen and gentle ways to help your baby sleep in the crib.
Read article →Your toddler just made it through the switch to one nap, the nights got calmer, and then everything falls apart again. Welcome to the 18-month sleep regression, one of the toughest phases of early parenthood, and one that really does pass.
Read article →Babies sleep somewhere between 13 and 18 hours a day, and a large share of that happens in daylight. Here is when naps should fall, how long they should last, where they work best, and what to do when they fall apart.
Read article →At 7 months, most babies drop the third nap and their whole day shifts. Here are sample schedules for 3 naps and 2 naps, plus what to do while things settle.
Read article →At 9 months, your baby is hitting a big developmental milestone, and sleep often shifts along with it. Here is what a steady daily rhythm can look like.
Read article →I'll just wait a little longer before I put the baby down. Then she'll be really tired and sleep much longer! It sounds logical to a lot of parents, and it usually produces the exact opposite of what you were hoping for.
Read article →Most babies move from two naps to one somewhere between 14 and 18 months. Making the switch too early often backfires into overtiredness and rough nights. Here are the signs that your little one is genuinely ready.
Read article →Your baby's first birthday is just around the corner, and they are probably keeping you very busy. Around month eleven, sleep often shifts again, and the nap regression can be the biggest surprise of all.
Read article →Your baby goes through a huge leap in month eight, and it shows up in their sleep. Here is what changes, why it happens, and how you can gently support your little one through it.
Read article →Your toddler fights bedtime even when they're clearly exhausted? A sleep consultant explains the most common reasons toddlers resist sleep and what genuinely helps.
Read article →Around 4 months, a big shift in your baby's sleep changes everything: more night wakings and shorter naps. Here is what a realistic day can look like.
Read article →At 5 months, your baby is changing fast, with more cooing, rolling over, and curiosity about the world. Here is what a gentle daily rhythm can look like.
Read article →Six months is a real milestone in your baby's first year. You have made it through the first half of that first year and left many newborn challenges behind (yay). Now a special new baby phase begins, full of exciting development.
Read article →Most parents feel helpless when their baby suddenly wakes up screaming. Why does it happen, what can you do, and is it normal? Here are 15 possible reasons, sorted by age, and gentle ways to help.
Read article →You don't recognize your baby anymore? Screaming fits, meltdowns, and sleepless nights? Your little one only wants you, and you feel drained and helpless. Here's why the 9-month phase is so hard, and what actually helps.
Read article →Your baby suddenly wakes more at night? The 4-month sleep regression is real — but temporary. Learn what causes it and how to get through it with gentle tips.
Read article →Does your baby cry before every nap and bedtime? Overtiredness or missed sleep cues are usually the reason. Gentle, proven ways to calm the tears before naps and sleep.
Read article →Is your baby only napping 30 minutes? Find out why 4 and 6 month olds wake after one sleep cycle and how to gently help them nap longer.
Read article →From newborn to toddler: see exactly how many hours of sleep your baby needs with age-by-age sleep charts and expert tips to help your baby sleep well.
Read article →Baby only falls asleep at the breast? Learn why the nursing-to-sleep association develops, how to tell habit from hunger, and when it's time to change it.
Read article →Waking every 2 hours at night is common but draining. A certified sleep consultant explains why it happens and what parents can do to get more sleep.
Read article →Your baby refuses the bedside crib? You're not alone. Learn why babies reject the bedside crib and follow these practical steps to make the transition work.
Read article →The CLA method helps babies learn to fall asleep independently — gently, without cry-it-out. Find out how it works and whether it's right for your family.
Read article →Moving bedtime earlier often leads to better, longer sleep. Learn why an earlier baby bedtime reduces night wakings and how to shift your baby's schedule.
Read article →Self-soothing is a skill babies can learn gently. Discover what self-soothing really means, common myths, and how to support your baby step by step.
Read article →Ready to stop nursing your baby to sleep? This step-by-step guide shows you how to wean gently while protecting your bond and your baby's sleep quality.
Read article →Frequent night wakings have real causes — and real solutions. A sleep consultant explains the most common reasons and how to help your baby sleep through the night.
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