2 Month Old Wake Windows: How Long Your Baby Should Stay Awake

Mom cuddling her 2 month old baby while smiling, baby’s face not visible, showing a loving bedtime moment

At 2 months old, many babies start staying awake a little longer and becoming more alert between naps. While newborns may only tolerate very short periods of awake time, 2-month-old babies can usually handle slightly longer wake windows before needing sleep again. Understanding the best 2 month old wake windows can help prevent overtiredness, improve …

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Sleep Cues for Older Babies: Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Sleep

Yawning baby showing signs of tiredness, illustrating older baby sleep cues.

As babies grow beyond the newborn stage, their sleep cues begin to change, and many parents are caught off guard. The obvious newborn signs, like red eyelids and constant fussing, often fade and are replaced by more subtle and easier-to-miss signals. Understanding sleep cues in older babies is essential for helping your baby fall asleep …

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Baby Sleep Cycles By Age Chart

Baby Sleep Cycles By Age

Baby sleep cycles are different than adults and babies can’t always connect them. Learn everything about your baby’s sleep cycle here!

Quick Tip: How To Tell If A Nap Transition Is Approaching

How To Tell If A Nap Transition Is Approaching

Picture this. You’ve just settled into a nice, predictable daytime sleep schedule, you’re feeling good about life, and then, before you know it, your baby gets a little older and blows your perfectly-crafted routine to pieces. I’m positive a lot of you know exactly what I’m talking about (even those of you who’ve never been able …

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Why Downtime In The Crib MIGHT Be Bad For Sleep

Downtime In The Crib MIGHT Be Bad For Sleep

Is allowing your baby to have downtime or playtime in the crib good or bad? We explore pros and cons of crib downtime and playtime and how it affects sleep.

THIS Is What Good Baby Sleep Looks Like, According To Science.

It’s that time again: time for new sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Every so often, the AASM releases recommendations for healthy child sleep; now, we have their 2016 recommendations. Let’s take a look! How Much Sleep Do Babies and Toddlers Need? Our team looked at this area of the report …

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FREE Guide: Five Ways To Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night

Tired of night wakings? Start with 5 proven steps that have helped millions of parents.