Baby Sleep Schedules and Guides: Naps, Sleep Training & More

One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a one-week-old baby need?

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

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One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a four-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023

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One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a three-week-old baby need?

Sleep: possibly the hottest topic for new parents. How much sleep does…

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

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One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a two-week-old baby need?

Rest easy: here's our guidance for your newborn baby's sleep.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

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Baby Sleep Tips

Newborns, sleep & the 4th trimester: One sleep consultant’s plan for everyone to get some rest 😴

6 tips to prepare for your newborn's sleep (or lack thereof).

Updated Jul. 31, 2024

Baby Sleep Tips, One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

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Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an eight-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

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Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a seven-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a six-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

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Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a five-week-old baby need?

Here's our expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022

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Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 12-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 11-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 10-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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How much sleep does a nine-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

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Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a four-month-old baby need?

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 16-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022

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Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 15-week-old baby need?

We're providing expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 14-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 13-week-old baby need?

Here's our expert guidance & tips on your infant's sleep schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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The 4-month sleep regression struggle is real

What do we do now?

Updated Sep. 08, 2022

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Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 11-month-old baby need?

Tips and a sleep schedule for getting your baby to sleep, and knowing how much sleep is right for your babe.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 8-month-old baby need?

Expert advice for your 8-month-old's sleeping schedule, plus tips.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 7-month-old baby need?

All your questions about your baby's sleep needs at this age, answered, with tips from a sleep consultant.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a six-month-old baby need?

Sleep tips for a baby who's growing fast, including an ideal schedule.

Updated Apr. 19, 2022

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Postpartum

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

Postpartum, Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

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

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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

To the mom whose child doesn’t sleep—there’s an upside to the downsides

It’s helped me see the glass (and formula bottle) half-full.

Updated Jul. 12, 2023

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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

It’s not ‘luck’ that my kids sleep well—I worked hard for this

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is no easy feat.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

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Baby Sleep Tips

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

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Baby Sleep Tips

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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Baby Sleep Tips

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

Baby Sleep Tips, Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

News

This school’s “un-fundraiser” is giving parents a reason to breathe easier

Parents everywhere are cheering for this genius “un-fundraiser” — no bake sales, no raffles, no guilt trips. Just a simple, sanity-saving way to support schools without losing your mind (or your weekend)

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

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What happens when a mom finally stops cleaning long enough to go for a run

This mom’s viral TikTok proves it’s okay to skip the spotless house for a run—because your health matters more than temporary tidiness.

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

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Health & Wellness

Turns out running with your stroller might actually protect your body more than you think

Think stroller runs are risky? A new study shows they may actually protect your joints and reduce injury risk—yes, running with baby can be smart

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Fitness

News

Shonda Rhimes finally admits what every working mom knows

Shonda Rhimes finally ditched the myth of ‘having it all’ and gave working moms everywhere permission to embrace the messy, beautiful reality of parenthood

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

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News

This mom’s take on ‘flexible’ jobs is hitting a nerve with working parents everywhere

Working parents, ever feel like your “flexible” job actually means 24/7 parenting? This viral TikTok perfectly captures the juggling act no one warned us about

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

California just drew a line in the Sand on AI and kids—here’s why it matters everywhere

California’s new AI law could change how every parent thinks about chatbots

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Health & Wellness, Mental Health

Celebrity News

Nara Smith welcomes her fourth baby—and reminds us why her version of motherhood feels like a fairy tale

For fans of Smith, this moment is less about breaking news and more about inhabiting a carefully curated world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Celebrity News, Birth, News

News

What parents need to know about the Education Department layoffs—and how they could affect kids with disabilities

While the numbers might sound abstract, the impact is personal.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

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Baby Learn & Play

The 5 baby signs every parent should teach at mealtime, according to a speech expert

Mealtime is secretly one of the best times to help your little one learn to communicate.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Baby Learn & Play, Toddler Learn & Play

Food

Turn your food into decor: Baby shower station ideas that work double duty

A well-styled mimosa bar or parfait station does the work of decor, entertainment, and food all in one setup.

Updated Oct. 14, 2025

Food

Safety

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Viral & Trending

‘Is that a baby?’ The split-second that changed one driver’s morning

Bus driver Barbara Baker spotted a toddler alone in the street, and her quick thinking turned a regular route into a real-life rescue.

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Parenting, Safety

Parenting

Mom teaches son about periods—and the internet’s calling it a parenting masterclass

This mom turned laundry day into a powerful lesson on periods and empathy (and her son nailed it).

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

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Parenting

“Four feels like three!”: Ashley Graham and Kylie Kelce spark debate over the hardest child number

“I have found that four feels very similar to three.”

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

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Girl dad asks why his toddler watches his workouts—her answer has parents in stitches

A 3-year-old’s reason for watching her dad’s workout has every girl dad laughing—and slightly bracing for the future

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

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Work & Motherhood

This mom brought her baby to a meeting—and reminded us what true workplace support look

A working mom nervously brought her baby to a meeting—but instead of judgment, she found laughter, care, and a glimpse of what family-first workplaces could be

Updated Oct. 10, 2025

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