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Baby Sleep Tips

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*Everyone* needs to know safe infant sleep practices—from Grandma to the babysitter

Recommendations have changed since the time most of us were babies.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
4-month sleep regression: mother holding baby in sling

The 4-month sleep regression: What every parent needs to know

Although it can feel like a bit of a storm, the 4-month sleep regression is an exciting time for you and your baby.

Updated Apr. 15, 2022
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How to Optimize Your Nursery For Sleep

5 tips to set your nursery for sleep success.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
4 Sleep Tips for Traveling with Baby

4 Sleep Tips for Traveling with Baby

How to get your baby to sleep well on vacation.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
woman breastfeeding baby under her shirt

5 important reasons your baby wakes up at night to breastfeed

2. Breastmilk produced at night actually promotes better long-term sleep for your baby.

Updated Aug. 04, 2022
reading goodnight moon book

The best way to create your baby’s bedtime routine—and get more sleep too

Bonus: Bedtime is primed for lots of sweet snuggles!

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
baby swaddled in a blanket

This expert wants you to know: Sleep regressions aren’t real

After you have a cup of coffee, hear me out...

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Is sleep training selfish?

3 things to consider before making up your mind about sleep training.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
little baby looking at mom

How to survive the four-month sleep regression

You can't avoid the four-month sleep regression, but you can conquer it.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

7 Healthy Baby Sleep Habits

You can help baby sleep better from day 1.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
baby sleeping in a bassinet

How to prep for sleep training

Sleep expert Dr. Harvey Karp shares how to create good sleep habits from Day 1.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

6 Ways to Get Your Baby to Sleep Longer

How to extend your baby’s sleeping hours.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

5 sleep habits to begin with your brand new baby

A pediatrician mama spills her sleep secrets. 

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Getting Rid of Baby Sleep Crutches

Sleep expert tips to help you break bad habits at baby’s bedtime.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

4 expert tips for lulling your little one to sleep

You're tired. Baby's tired. We're here to help you both get the restorative sleep you need.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Q&A with Janet Kennedy: Giving your Baby the Gift of Sleep (Training)

There is no shame in taking good care of yourself so that you can be a good parent to your child.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
mom putting baby down for a nap

So, you want to sleep train

Demystifying the 4 most common sleep training methods for baby.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
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