Baby Sleep Schedules and Guides: Naps, Sleep Training & More
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Your Guide to Baby Sleep

Sleep: possibly the hottest topic for new parents. How much sleep does my baby need? What’s a healthy sleep and nap schedule to set? When will my baby start sleeping through the night? We’re here to help you and your baby snag a few more zzz’s with baby sleep schedules, sleep tips and more. You got this, Mama!

Postpartum insomnia

The secret sleep thief no one warned you about: Postpartum insomnia

Postpartum insomnia is real, and it’s not just because your baby is crying every few hours (although that doesn’t help).

Updated Nov. 26, 2024
mom holding toddler trying to sleep wondering why is sleep training so hard

Sleep training is still the hardest part of parenting for me

It’s the one thing that overwhelms me and brings me to the point of tears at times.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024
baby fomo

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

Updated Mar. 14, 2025
child sleeping in bed in daylight- daylight savings 2023

Spring forward without losing sleep: 5 tricks to adjusting to Daylight Saving Time with kids

DST is around the corner, and sadly, there are no exemptions for the already-sleep-deprived.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
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Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

Updated Jan. 24, 2024

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New mom compares postpartum in a Mexican vs. American household—and the difference is everything

She opens up about the stark contrast between her American mother’s approach to postpartum and that of her Mexican mother-in-law, and how that difference reshaped her understanding of what new mothers truly need.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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Chalk, a squirt gun, and 18 minutes of peace: A mom’s low-key win goes viral

As hilarious and relatable as the tweet is, it touches on a deeper conversation resonating with exhausted moms everywhere.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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When her dad held her baby, time folded in on itself

“No one send this to my dad, he will cry…”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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The Ellavate wagon review: Is an electric-powered stroller wagon really worth it?

It was smooth, easy to push (even fully loaded), and made the long, winding walk through the water park actually doable.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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Mochidream: The safe tween skincare line that my Sephora girl loves

I found Mochidream—a brand founded by two moms who get it.

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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This dad got roasted by his 3-year-old at bedtime—and the internet is siding with her

“I’m not saying I love you, I’m not saying goodnight.”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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The internet exploded over this 7-year-old’s spray tan—but the parenting debate runs deeper

"I think the internet gets triggered quite easily these days, especially when it comes to the way people choose to parent their children.”

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
Viral TikTok 7-year-old on future fatherhood

This 7‑year‑old’s answers to marriage and fatherhood dilemmas are making moms everywhere emotional

“You can’t be treating people that way. If you want people to treat you kind, you gotta treat them kind.”

Updated Jul. 10, 2025
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A little girl’s joy at her classmate’s graduation is reminding parents what kindness really looks like

“Idc what anyone says, these babies are going to be the most caring, accepting generation yet.”

Updated Jul. 10, 2025
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This simple tool is helping my family set healthier screen habits—and it’s 20% off for Prime Day

Right now Papaya Reusables is offering 25% SITEWIDE with code USA25! Plus free shipping over $45.

Updated Jul. 10, 2025
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Child care costs over 50% of income in some states—and moms are done staying quiet

Do I have the support? Do I have the space? Can I afford another $2,000/month in child care?

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
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Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
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How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

Updated Jul. 09, 2025
Midwives can reduce maternal deaths

Midwives could cut maternal deaths nearly in half—this new data shows what’s standing in the way

In 2021, the U.S. maternal mortality rate hit 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the CDC.

Updated Jul. 08, 2025
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New York just passed the first diaper labeling law in the U.S.

Independent studies and product tests have found a range of ingredients in some diapers that raise health and environmental questions.

Updated Jul. 10, 2025
A kid with a screen

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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Mom checks baby monitor—and sees a crib moment she’ll never forget

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Updated Jul. 07, 2025
Microplastics in a plate

Everyday plastics are leaking into our food—here’s what parents need to know now

Normal, everyday actions, like twisting the cap off a water bottle, unwrapping deli meat, or microwaving leftovers in a plastic container

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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What a new study suggests about pregnancy diet and type 1 diabetes—and why it’s not about being perfect

It’s not about being perfect. It’s about having the tools to make informed choices.

Updated Jul. 04, 2025
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