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Our Top 25 Sleep Resources

Last updated: October 22, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we’ve tallied the numbers: here are our top 25 sleep resources you love most! …

Sleep Training Baby: The Ultimate Guide – How, What, Why, & When?

Last updated: November 17, 2025 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Sleep training teaches your baby to sleep better at night and naps. Learn about sleep training and when to start with this ultimate guide.

How to Handle When Your Baby Only Wants to Sleep in Arms or On Chest

Last updated: April 13, 2026 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Snuggles are great, but you have chores to do and sleep to get! Learn how to handle it when your baby only wants to sleep in your arms or on your chest.

The Truth About Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old: 10 Important Cautions

Last updated: May 18, 2026 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

12 Hours' Sleep by 12 Weeks? 10 Cautions from a Sleep Expert

Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old is a book by Suzy Giordano and Lisa Abidin. This book lays out steps you can follow to help your baby sleep through the night by a young age (12 weeks for singletons, a bit older for multiples.) The book is a very quick read and very easy …

Should You Wean From the Zipadee Zip Sleep Sack Before, During, or After Sleep Training?

Last updated: March 12, 2026 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

When Should You Wean From the Zipadee Zip?

Learn the proper time to wean from the Zipadee Zip swaddle transition sleep sack, to maximize your baby’s sleep at night.

5 Things To Do Before You Ferberize Your Baby

Last updated: May 9, 2024 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Here are the 5 things to do before you start using the Ferber Method to sleep train your baby!

Baby Sleep Training: What, When, How – Get Started Now!

Last updated: October 17, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

If your baby is up all night and is napping inconsistently, you might be starting to wonder if there’s any way to fix these sleep problems. Well, good news- there is! You can help your baby sleep through the night and take longer naps by sleep training (also known as sleep coaching). But what is …

Autism and Sleep Problems: Why They Happen and How to Help

Last updated: January 20, 2026 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Sleep problems are common in autistic children. Learn why they happen, how they affect behavior plus practical strategies to help your child sleep better.

Keep Calm and Sleep on Through Twin Sleep Regressions

Last updated: January 23, 2024 by Nicole Johnson, B.A., M.B.A., Lead Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Are your twins regressing in their sleep? Here are some genius tips on how to survive a baby sleep regression with twins.

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