Sleep
Baby and toddler sleep science, wake windows, schedules, and safe sleep practices.
8 articles
Sleep Regressions: Ages, Causes, and How to Survive Them
Baby sleep regressions explained by age — why they happen, how long they last, and practical strategies to help your family get through them without losing your mind.
Creating a Baby Sleep Schedule That Actually Works
Learn how to build a baby sleep schedule by age — from newborn survival mode to a predictable toddler routine. Sample schedules, wake windows, and what the research says.
Co-Sleeping Safety: What the Research Actually Says
A balanced, evidence-based look at co-sleeping and bed-sharing safety — the real risks, the harm reduction approaches, and how to make the safest possible decision for your family.
Does Growth Affect Sleep? The Science Behind Sleep and Child Development
Exploring the real connection between baby growth spurts and sleep disruptions — what the research shows, why babies sleep more during growth periods, and what parents can do.
How to Get a Baby to Sleep Through the Night: Methods Compared
There's no single right way to help a baby sleep through the night. Here's an honest comparison of the main sleep training methods — what the evidence shows, and how to choose what works for your family.
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Child Growth: What Parents Should Know
The science behind sleep and child growth — how poor sleep reduces growth hormone, affects metabolism and appetite, and what research shows about long-term outcomes in sleep-deprived children.
Nap Transitions: When to Drop Naps and How to Handle It
A complete guide to every nap transition — 4→3, 3→2, 2→1, and 1→0 naps — including the signs it's time, how to make the shift, and what to do when it goes sideways.
How Much Sleep Does a Baby Need? A Complete Guide by Age
AAP-backed sleep totals for newborns through toddlers — including nap counts, nighttime hours, wake windows, and the real signs of too little (or too much) sleep.