Baby sleep blog

You survived the trip. The flights, the time zones, the nights in strange beds, the well-meaning relatives who kept your baby up way past bedtime—you made it through. You're home. Finally. And now your baby, who used to sleep beautifully, is waking up at 4 AM ready to start the day. Bedtime has become a two-hour battle. Naps? What naps? It's like you've brought home a completely different child. Welcome to the post-travel sleep disaster. It's real, it's exhausting, and if you

You're exhausted. Your baby still wakes up every two hours. Your partner keeps asking, "Should we try sleep training ?" And you're wondering if you're a terrible parent for even considering it. Take a breath—let's figure this out together. Sleep training isn't about being a "good" or "bad" parent. It's about teaching your baby a skill they'll use for life. But timing matters more than most people realize. Start too early, and you're setting everyone up for frustration. Wait t

Whether you're flying cross-country to visit family or navigating the twice-yearly daylight saving chaos, adjusting your baby's sleep schedule after a time zone change can feel impossible. You've just survived a flight with a squirmy baby, and now their internal clock thinks 3 AM is party time. Babies thrive on routine, so when their circadian rhythm gets thrown off, everyone in the house feels it—usually in the form of middle-of-the-night wake-ups and overtired meltdowns. Th

A trip to Grandma’s can turn even the best sleeper into a night owl. New surroundings, excitement, and routine changes often disrupt baby sleep. This article explains why it happens, how to prepare, tips to protect routines, and what to do if nights go sideways—plus how to quickly reset once you’re back home.

Baby sleep There’s something about the rhythm of wheels on pavement that seems to have magical baby-sleeping powers. Maybe you’ve found...

You've read the books, taken the classes, and stocked up on the cutest swaddles—but nothing quite prepares you for the reality of baby sleep. Here are the truths everyone wishes they heard sooner. Grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive into what really happens when the lights go out. Motion Sleep Isn't Restorative That snooze in the stroller or car might buy you a minute of peace, but for your little one, it's not the real deal. Research shows that moving naps d

Getting your baby or toddler to sleep can be challenging—and every parent tackles bedtime differently. Have you found yourself wondering...

For generations, parents have sworn by the power of a warm bath before bed to help babies sleep . But does it actually work, or is it...

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As a night doula and sleep consultant , I’ve worked with countless exhausted parents trying everything to get their baby to sleep. Over...

It’s a common question from exhausted parents: “Is my baby just a bad sleeper?” Some babies seem to settle easily into long stretches of...