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12 Month Wake Windows: Sleep Schedule, Naps, & Transition Tips
At 12 months old, your baby’s sleep may start to …
10 Month Old Wake Windows: Schedules, Naps, and Sleep Tips
At 10 months old, your baby is likely on a …
3 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Should a 3 Month Old Stay Awake?
With the right wake windows, your baby can sleep better …
Baby Feeding
Whether you’re looking for information on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or feeding your baby or toddler solid foods, we’ve got all your questions answered in our baby feeding articles!
Do Babies Eat Less When Teething? (What’s Normal & When to Worry)
Teething can make even the best eaters suddenly lose interest …
How Much Should a 2 Month Old Eat?
How much should a 2 month old eat? Most babies …
How Much Should a 5 Month Old Eat? Plus, a Chart to Download, Print or Pin!
How much should a 5 month old eat? 5 Month …
Baby Products
It can be overwhelming and confusing when shopping for safe and useful products for your baby or toddler! Look no further… Our helpful articles and honest reviews will help you decide what to buy your little one!
Ellie Baby Plus Review – The Best Non-WiFi Baby Monitor
An Ellie Baby Plus review by the pros at The Baby Sleep Site, to help you find the perfect AI baby monitor with or without a WiFi connection.
Zipadee Zip vs. Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit – Which is Better for Your Baby’s Sleep?
The Zipadee Zip vs Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit – both …
Annie Baby Monitor Review: About the App and The New Way to Monitor Your Baby – Travel Anywhere
The Annie Baby Monitor lets you watch your baby or …
Baby Sleep Environment
It’s important at every age and stage to keep baby safe and comfortable to help optimize sleep! Learn all about your child’s sleeping environment and how to help your baby or toddler sleep comfortably, no matter where they’re sleeping!
Is My Baby Too Cold at Night? Winter Sleep Temperature Tips
Learn the ideal temperature for baby’s room in winter and discover safe, simple ways to keep your baby warm, comfortable, and sleeping well.
How Parental Sleep Affects Baby Sleep (and What You Can Do About It)
Learn how your sleep schedule, stress, and routines influence your baby’s sleep—and discover practical ways to improve both.
Whether you’re a new parent or a parent to be, you may be wondering where your baby will sleep best and sleep safely! We lay it all out here.
Baby Sleep Needs
Babies need a lot of sleep, but just how much?! Explore our easy-to-read articles to learn all about sleep needs and how to help your baby get all the sleep that they need.
When Do Breastfed Babies Sleep Through the Night? What to Expect
When do breastfed babies sleep through the night? If your baby is waking frequently, you are not alone. And you are not doing anything wrong! Breastfed babies often wake more at night than formula-fed babies, especially in the early months.
Do Babies and Toddlers Sleep More When Sick? What’s Normal and When to Let Them Sleep
Do babies and toddlers sleep more when sick? Learn what’s normal, when to let your sick child sleep, and when extra sleep could be a concern.
Is Your Baby Overtired or Undertired? How to Tell the Difference (And What to Do)
Wondering if your baby is overtired or undertired? Learn the signs, what they mean, and simple strategies to help your little one sleep better.
Baby Sleep Patterns
Sleep patterns can change SO quickly! Our articles can help you determine what your baby’s sleeping patterns should look like, might look like, and when they might change.
12 Month Wake Windows: Sleep Schedule, Naps, & Transition Tips
At 12 months old, your baby’s sleep may start to …
10 Month Old Wake Windows: Schedules, Naps, and Sleep Tips
At 10 months old, your baby is likely on a …
3 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Should a 3 Month Old Stay Awake?
With the right wake windows, your baby can sleep better …
Breastfeeding
We have worked closely with breastfeeding moms for over 15 years! Check out our helpful articles and learn more about how you can help your baby or toddler sleep better while preserving your breastfeeding relationship. You’ll also get tons of new tips and learn about sleep and feeding expectations specific to breastfeeding babies and toddlers.
Breastfeeding Frequency by Age Chart
Over the past 15 years as a sleep consultant, I’ve …
Reverse Cycling: Why Your Baby Is Breastfeeding All Night (And What To Do About It)
How do you stop your baby from “reverse cycling” or nursing/feeding all night long? We have expert tips to help you solve that problem!
How Your Menstrual Cycle Can Affect Your Baby’s Sleep
Mom’s menstrual cycle can have an effect on breastmilk as well as mood and stress levels which can affect baby’s sleep!
How We Sleep
From newborns to toddlers (and beyond), how your baby sleeps will change so many times! Our articles can help you learn what to expect and answer all of your who, what, where, when, and how questions too!
Is My Baby Too Cold at Night? Winter Sleep Temperature Tips
Learn the ideal temperature for baby’s room in winter and discover safe, simple ways to keep your baby warm, comfortable, and sleeping well.
5 Tips to Help Children Who Suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects 6.62% of …
Can Fresh and Cold Air Help Your Baby Nap and Sleep Longer?
As we move into colder winter weather here in the …
Naps
Naps are a common trouble spot for many families, so we have plenty of articles dedicated to helping your baby or toddler take longer more restorative naps. Learn all you need to know to get the best naps no matter your baby’s age!
Is Your Baby Overtired or Undertired? How to Tell the Difference (And What to Do)
Wondering if your baby is overtired or undertired? Learn the signs, what they mean, and simple strategies to help your little one sleep better.
Baby Won’t Nap in Crib? 5 Tips on How and When to Get Baby to Nap in the Crib
Baby won’t nap in crib? Learn 5 tips to get your baby to nap in the crib and learn when to start naps in the crib in the first place.
5 Nap Tips for Twins: From the Land of Nod
Sleep is huge for new parents of multiples. We all …
Newborns
Newborn babies change so much in the first few months! Some call it the “fourth trimester” of pregnancy! Learn how to help your newborn sleep in a bassinet or crib, safety tips, how much they should eat, how to fix day/night confusion, how long they can sleep without feeding, and more!
Newborn Sleepy Cues: How to Tell When Your Baby Is Ready for Sleep
Learn how to recognize newborn sleepy cues early so your baby can fall asleep more easily and avoid becoming overtired.
6 Week Old Baby Sleep Schedule
Get expert advice on creating a 6 week old sleep schedule that will help your baby sleep better at night and take longer naps.
Newborn Wake Windows: Your Guide to How Long Your Baby Should Be Awake
Learn how long your newborn should stay awake. Discover age-by-age wake windows, sleepy cues, and expert tips to prevent overtiredness.
Night Weaning
Getting your baby to sleep through the night is a major feat, and night weaning can be a big piece of this puzzle! But, night-weaning isn’t always straightforward. Learn all you need to learn about night-weaning in our many night weaning articles.
How to Wean Night Feedings: 4 Ways (for Breastfeeding or Bottle/Formula Feeding)
How to wean night feedings and get baby to sleep through the night once and for all! Learn 4 ways to help baby eat more during the day.
Night Weaning vs. Sleep Training: Which Should Come First?
For many of the families we work with, night weaning …
7 Reasons Night Weaning May Not Be Working
Night weaning just not working? We have 7 common night weaning fails to watch for, as well as tips on how to make night weaning work!
Parent Stories
You’re not alone! Do you want to hear from families just like you? Check out some of our featured families and read about their journey to better sleep!
Our Featured Families Who Sleep Trained Successfully: Meet Caitlin!
Welcome, readers, to another installment in our Family Features stories! …
From Waking 15 Times Per Night to Sleeping Through The Night – Read Joanie’s Story!
Meet Joanie! A Baby Sleep Site mama, who had read everything and was on “information overload” trying to help her baby sleep and stop waking 3-4 times a night. Her husband even switched work shifts to try to help manage sleep in their house! Keep reading to read her amazing story!
From Catnapper and Night-Waker to Champ Sleeper! Read Christel’s Story.
In this baby sleep success story, Christel shares how she overcame catnaps and night wakings to achieve long, calm nights.
Schedules
Putting your baby on an age-appropriate schedule is sometimes the only thing standing between you and a good night’s sleep. From wake windows, when to offer feedings, how many naps to give, and getting longer naps, you can learn all about schedules here!
Newborn Wake Windows: Your Guide to How Long Your Baby Should Be Awake
Learn how long your newborn should stay awake. Discover age-by-age wake windows, sleepy cues, and expert tips to prevent overtiredness.
10 Week Old Baby Sleep Schedule
Learn everything you need to know about your 10 week old baby’s sleep from the experts at The Baby Sleep Site!
Why Your 8 Month Old Wakes Up Every 2 Hours
Is your 8 month old waking up every 2 hours? Find solutions to your baby’s sleep problems and establish healthy sleep habits with advice from a baby sleep consultant.
Sleep Regressions
From infant to toddler, sleep regressions will likely disrupt your family’s sleep many times in your little one’s first two years of life! Whether you want to be prepared ahead of time, or you’re in the middle of a big regression now, our articles will help you through them!
10 Month Sleep Regression: Cause, Signs, and Fixes
During the 10 month sleep regression, babies fight sleep, wake often, and stand up in their crib. Learn why it happens and how to help!
9 Month Sleep Regression: How to Avoid It or Fix It
The 9 month sleep regression is a 3- to 6-week period when your baby wakes up a lot at night and takes short naps. Learn tips to avoid it or fix it!
15 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Get Through It
Babies and toddlers go through several sleep regressions during the …
Sleep Training
Unfortunately, babies don’t come out knowing how to do a lot of things, including sleep independently. And, sometimes they develop poor sleep habits that keep them up all night or taking short naps. We call teaching healthy sleep habits “sleep training” and you can learn all our tips and tricks here!
Sleep Cues for Older Babies: Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Sleep
As babies grow beyond the newborn stage, their sleep cues …
How to Night Wean Your Toddler: A Gentle, Practical Guide
Learn how to night wean your toddler with gentle, practical tips to reduce night feeds and improve sleep for the whole family.
Best Baby Sleep Training Method for Your Family? Take Our 1-Minute Quiz
Not sure how to sleep train your baby? Take our quick quiz to find the best baby sleep training method for your family, based on your goals and parenting style.
Temperament
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to helping your family get better sleep. Learn more about your baby’s temperament with our Baby Temperament articles.
Baby Temperament and Sleep Series: Wrapping It Up
Welcome to the final article of my Baby Temperament & …
Baby Temperament and Sleep Series: Mood
Welcome to Part 10 (and our final temperament trait) of …
Baby Temperament and Sleep Series: First Reaction
Welcome to Part 9 of my Baby Temperament and Sleep …
Toddlers
As your baby becomes a toddler, you may face unique sleep problems. From toddler sleep regressions to nightmares to dropping naps, you have questions and we have answers. Learn all about your toddler here!
Is Your Toddler Overtired or Undertired? How to Tell the Difference
When your toddler won’t sleep well, it’s easy to wonder: …
Is Your Toddler Overtired? Signs, Causes, and How to Fix It
If your toddler seems full of energy at bedtime, even …
Toddler Fighting Bedtime? Why It Happens and How to Stop Bedtime Battles
Toddler fighting bedtime? You are not alone! Many toddlers who …
Twins & Multiples
With twins and multiples, you might have double the sleep trouble! Addressing sleep problems with twins is not always as straightforward as with singletons. Read sleep tips for your multiples here.
6 Tips to Help You Have Your Twins on the Same Sleep Schedule
“You are going to have twins. Congratulations!” These were the …
How to Transition Twins Into Toddler Beds
Finally, a date with your couch and your favorite Netflix …
5 Nap Tips for Twins: From the Land of Nod
Sleep is huge for new parents of multiples. We all …
