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Baby Sleep Tips

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Yes, you can rent the super pricey SNOO

Words like "amazing," "magical" and "life-saver" are common in online reviews and celebrities love it, but at $1,595.00 the SNOO's purchase price puts it out of reach for most parents.

Updated Dec. 08, 2021
baby sleeping in crib- when do babies drop to one nap

Here’s how to know when it’s time to drop a nap

Our resident sleep expert shares the signs to watch out for.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023
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The important safety tip parents need to know about sleep & car seats

Why you might want to plan for more pit stops on your next road trip.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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This is the biggest indicator of a kid’s happiness, according to survey

Getting enough sleep made children twice as likely to report feeling happy lots of the time.

Updated Apr. 21, 2022
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14 science-backed ways to help prevent SIDS in babies

While there's a lot we don't know about SIDS, there are certain steps to take for SIDS prevention in many cases.

Updated Oct. 03, 2024
how to prepare kids for daylight savings

Daylight Savings 2024: How to ‘fall back’ with kids without losing sleep

Here's what you need to know to be prepared for daylight saving time.

Updated Nov. 01, 2024
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Self-soothing secrets: How to get baby to sleep and your family more rest

Need more sleep? (Don't we all?) This self-soothing technique may work for your family.

Updated Mar. 28, 2023
mom looking at newborn baby sleeping through the Owlet app

7 reasons why the Owlet Smart Sock & Cam Duo is the best baby monitor choice

Despite my sleep deprivation and continuous grogginess, I still clearly remember a…

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
baby stretching on a bed - baby sleep schedule

Sleep like a baby: Your expert guide to 12 months of rest

We promise you’ll sleep again—but it’s going to be different.

Updated Jul. 05, 2022
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Sharing a bed with your baby doesn’t boost ‘attachment,’ study says

You might be worried that if you don't share a bed with your baby, you won't bond. This study says you don't have to worry about that, mama.

Updated Apr. 04, 2023
baby sleeping in a crib

Six secrets I’ve learned as a baby sleep consultant

Here's what *actually* works for most families.

Updated Jun. 15, 2022
mom kissing baby in a nursery

5 essentials for baby’s nursery—sweet dreams, guaranteed

From decor that will grow along with your baby to items essential for seeing you through those early days, we rounded up our favorite products to complete your nursery.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
woman sitting on the couch on her phone - sleep when the baby sleeps

The REAL reason why ‘sleep when the baby sleeps’ doesn’t work for moms

I need little pockets of time to check in with myself and make sure that I am doing okay, too.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022

Moms are boycotting a popular baby sleep expert over campaign donations

Baby sleep expert @TakingCaraBabies is under fire after her donations to the Trump campaign became public knowledge.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
mom holding sleeping baby in her arms

10 tips to try to get your baby to sleep soundly

A sleep consultant shares her best secrets.

Updated Apr. 21, 2022
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