Sleep

How night weaning saved my sanity
At times I found myself mourning the loss of being a fountain of endless comfort and nourishment for my son. In my heart and in my weary mama bones, I knew that we were on the right path—a path towards sustainable motherhood.

New federal law bans the sale of unsafe sleep products
No more crib bumpers or inclined sleepers.

Wondering if your baby will ever sleep on a regular schedule? They will—and here’s how you can help
This sets up a lifetime of healthy sleep habits.

Sleep training didn’t work for us, and that’s OK
Admitting that my child isn't the best sleeper actually made me a happier mom.

It’s OK to prioritize your baby’s nap schedule
It might be a holiday or special occasion, but you know what your baby needs.

Awake in the middle of the night with a baby? This mom’s viral message is for you
Did you know that when you feel it all and when the lights are off and the thoughts and the cries are loud, you’re not alone?

7 easy-to-use swaddles that babies and parents love
We've rounded up some of the most user-friendly, best swaddles that don't require complicated math to operate.

10 products the mamas of Motherly swear by to help baby sleep
We hope they'll help you as much as they've helped us!

Constantly doomscrolling? An expert shares how to avoid the rabbit holes
It's time to stop losing sleep over that late-night searching and scrolling, once and for all.

These songs are GUARANTEED to help your baby sleep, according to other parents
There's a reason lullabies have withstood the test of time.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard share a bedroom with their kids
And I’m here for it.

Bringing baby home from the NICU? A NICU nurse shares what you need to know
Including the one hospital item she sends home with every parent.

I’m pregnant with my second baby and feeling ambivalent about it
Ambivalence in pregnancy is not only common, it’s normal. Here’s how I’m processing.

How to tell when your baby should sleep in their own room, according to a sleep expert
Several factors should be considered in this decision, mama.

Jade on postpartum depression and anxiety while dealing with her baby’s sleep issues
"I felt like the biggest failure because I could not get him to sleep on his own through the night."

Science says this is the best bedtime for heart health
And falling asleep after midnight is the most risky.

Is the BabyBjörn portable travel crib worth it?
100% unequivocally yes.

Here’s how to know when it’s time to drop a nap
Our resident sleep expert shares the signs to watch out for.

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.

10 safe sleep guidelines every parent, grandparent and caregiver should know
So you can rest a little easier, mama.