Baby Sleep
Everything on baby and toddler sleep, in one place: wake windows, nap transitions, sleep training methods, the 4-month regression, and safe-sleep essentials — reviewed by our sleep consultant and safety editor.
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Toddler Sleep Schedules (1–3 Years)
Nap-to-no-nap timing, bedtime routines, and how much sleep toddlers need.
When Can a Baby Sleep With a Blanket?
The safe-sleep answer (and the safer alternatives until then).
Toddler Sleep Regressions (18 Months & 2 Years)
Why toddler sleep falls apart and how to hold boundaries with empathy.
The 8–10 Month Sleep Regression, Explained
Crawling, separation anxiety, and nap changes collide. What helps and what to ride out.
Nap Transitions: 4→3, 3→2, and 2→1 Naps
How to know it’s time to drop a nap — and ease the transition without overtiredness.
Night Weaning: When and How to Drop Night Feeds
Signs baby is ready, when to ask your pediatrician, and a gentle step-down plan.
Drowsy but Awake: How to Actually Do It
The advice everyone gives but no one explains — how to put baby down drowsy but awake.
Wake Windows by Age: A Simple Chart
How long babies can comfortably stay awake at each age — the key to easier naps.
Sleep Sack vs Swaddle: Which, When & How to Switch
When to swaddle, when to switch to a sleep sack, and how to transition.
The 4-Month Sleep Regression, Explained
Why sleep falls apart around 4 months and how to get through the permanent change.
Baby Won’t Sleep? Causes and Fixes by Age
The most common reasons babies fight sleep — and what actually helps.
Sleep Training Methods Compared
Ferber, no-cry, chair method — find what fits your family.
Newborn Sleep Schedules, Explained
What newborn sleep really looks like in the first months.
Safe Sleep: Reducing SIDS Risk
Evidence-based safe-sleep practices every parent should know.
Sleep gear we recommend
Expert-tested rankings and how-to-choose guides for what’s next.