Baby Sleep Schedules and Guides: Naps, Sleep Training & More

One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a one-week-old baby need?

September 28, 2021

First month: week 1, First year, Newborn, Sleep

One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a four-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

First month: week 4, One month, Parenting advice, Sleep

One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a three-week-old baby need?

Sleep: possibly the hottest topic for new parents. How much sleep does…

August 24, 2021

Newborn, Parenting advice, Sleep

One-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a two-week-old baby need?

Rest easy: here's our guidance for your newborn baby's sleep.

August 24, 2021

Newborn, Sleep

Baby Sleep Tips

Newborns, sleep & the 4th trimester: One sleep consultant’s plan for everyone to get some rest 😴

6 tips to prepare for your newborn's sleep (or lack thereof).

April 1, 2019

Health, Mampacifier2024, Newborn, Postpartum care, Sleep, Sleep training

Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an eight-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training, Two months

Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a seven-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training, Two months

Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a six-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Second month: week 2, Sleep, Two months

Two-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a five-week-old baby need?

Here's our expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Two months

Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 12-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training, Third month: week 1, Third month: week 4, Three months

Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 11-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training, Three months

Three-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 10-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training, Three months

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How much sleep does a nine-week-old baby need?

Expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep schedule

Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a four-month-old baby need?

August 27, 2021

Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training

Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 16-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Baby sleep, Feeding, It’s science, Newborn sleep, Parenting, Sleep, Sleep schedule

Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 15-week-old baby need?

We're providing expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

First year, Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training

Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 14-week-old baby need?

We've rounded up expert guidance tips on your newborn's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Four months, Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training

Four-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 13-week-old baby need?

Here's our expert guidance & tips on your infant's sleep schedule.

August 24, 2021

Four months, Fourth month: week 3, Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training

Baby

The 4-month sleep regression struggle is real

What do we do now?

September 27, 2018

4 months, Sleep, Sleep regression

Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 11-month-old baby need?

Tips and a sleep schedule for getting your baby to sleep, and knowing how much sleep is right for your babe.

September 15, 2021

Eleven months, Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training

Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does an 8-month-old baby need?

Expert advice for your 8-month-old's sleeping schedule, plus tips.

September 15, 2021

Eight months, Parenting advice, Sleep, Sleep training

Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a 7-month-old baby need?

All your questions about your baby's sleep needs at this age, answered, with tips from a sleep consultant.

September 15, 2021

Parenting advice, Seven months, Sleep, Sleep training

Five to 12-Month-Old Baby Sleep Guides & Schedules

How much sleep does a six-month-old baby need?

Sleep tips for a baby who's growing fast, including an ideal schedule.

September 15, 2021

Parenting advice, Six months, Sleep, Sleep training

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Postpartum

The secret sleep thief no one warned you about: Postpartum insomnia

Postpartum insomnia is real, and it’s not just because your baby is crying every few hours (although that doesn’t help).

November 25, 2024

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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

Sleep training is still the hardest part of parenting for me

It’s the one thing that overwhelms me and brings me to the point of tears at times.

August 17, 2024

Bedtime routine, Essays, Sleep, Sleep training

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

To the mom whose child doesn’t sleep—there’s an upside to the downsides

It’s helped me see the glass (and formula bottle) half-full.

July 12, 2023

Sleep

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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

It’s not ‘luck’ that my kids sleep well—I worked hard for this

Getting your baby to sleep through the night is no easy feat.

March 2, 2023

Bedtime routine, Essays, Sleep, Sleep training, Submittables

Baby Sleep Tips

Try these 3 foundational steps with your baby to get better sleep, according to a lactation consultant

Here’s how to build confidence, establish a feeding routine, and yes, get more sleep at night.

January 25, 2024

Sleep, Sleep regression, Sleep training

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Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok shows how Danish babies sleep outside year-round—and I’m jealous we can’t do it here

The cultural tradition promotes babies napping outside, rain or shine.

December 15, 2023

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Holidays

‘Tis the season to babywear—here’s why

From germs to sleep to all the festivities, the CEO of Solly Baby explains how babywearing can help.

November 19, 2023

Baby clothes, Baby gear, Baby wearing, Christmas, Hanukkah

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Baby Sleep Tips

Are contact naps safe? A pediatric sleep consultant weighs in

Ready to maximize those sweet snuggles? Here's how to make sure you're doing contact naps safely.

September 16, 2023

Cosleeping, Health, Sleep, Sleep training

Child

What makes middle children so special? New study finally has an answer

Does your place in the family shape your personality? A new large-scale study explores how birth order and family size may play a role.

January 28, 2025

Child, Kids, Middle child, Middle children

News

Mom pleads ‘don’t tell me the gender,’ but doctor reveals it anyway—sparking online debate

In a viral TikTok that has parents everywhere talking, user @alsheahan shared her unexpected—and unwanted—gender reveal moment.

January 28, 2025

Gender reveal, Gender reveal gone wrong, Viral, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok, Viral tiktok mom, Viral tiktok post

News

‘This is equal custody’: Viral video captures heartbreaking co-parenting moment

A recent TikTok video of a little girl's emotional reunion with her mom has captured the hearts of millions.

January 28, 2025

Co-parenting, Tiktok, Tiktok mom, Viral content, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok, Viral tiktok mom

News

The soap dispenser experiment: a window into the invisible mental load of motherhood

On TikTok, creator @theearlybirdhasanxiety posted a video that’s as relatable as it is maddening: a soap dispenser sitting empty for a week.

January 27, 2025

Mental load, Mental load of motherhood, Motherhood, Tiktok, Tiktok mom, Tiktok post, Tiktok story, Viral mom, Viral news, Viral post

News

‘She carried what?!’ 16-month-old toddler surprises parents with adorable strength

Move over, superheroes—TikTok’s new favorite toddler just stole the spotlight with her surprising strength and heartwarming determination.

January 27, 2025

Tiktok, Tiktok baby, Tiktok mom, Tiktok video, Tiktok viral, Viral, Viral baby, Viral mom, Viral story, Viral tiktok

News

Mom picks up ‘sick’ 5-year-old daughter from school—what happened next left her speechless

The clip shows the little performer using a TV remote as a microphone to belt out "APT" at top volume—stomach ache mysteriously nowhere to be found.

January 27, 2025

Instagram, Instagram reel, Viral instagram, Viral instagram post, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral video

Baby

Baby’s viral ‘monster growl’ teaches us how play builds language skills

Freddie was imitating her! Bonnie often growled playfully right before tickling him

January 27, 2025

News

Baby born at Krispy Kreme during rare Alabama snowstorm

His incredible story, covered by WTVY, has captured hearts across the region.

January 27, 2025

Alabama, Krispy kreme, Viral, Viral baby, Viral mom, Viral news, Viral story

Our Partners

From Diaper Duty to Me-Time: 10 Parenting Essentials Every Mom Needs in 2025

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January 27, 2025

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Katy Perry keeps an unusual pregnancy keepsake next to iconic prop from fiancé Orlando Bloom’s ‘Lord of the Rings’

Katy shared how she cherishes two unique items in her possession: a positive pregnancy test and Orlando Bloom’s Elven bow from The Lord of the Rings.

January 24, 2025

Celebrity, Celebrity mom, Celebrity moms, Celebrity news, Katy perry, Pregnancy keepsake

News

When mom leaves for a hair appointment: The viral TikTok breaking hearts and sparking laughter

Garnering over 16.2 million views in just six days, the clip has resonated deeply with parents everywhere.

January 24, 2025

Tiktok, Tiktok mom, Viral, Viral baby, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok, Viral tiktok mom

News

This TikTok mom’s ice cube trick Is a game-changer for calming toddler tantrums

The act of throwing provides a physical outlet for frustration, while the cold sensation of the ice cube "tricks the nervous system" into calming down.

January 24, 2025

Mom hack, Tiktok, Tiktok hack, Tiktok mom, Viral, Viral hack, Viral mom, Viral photos, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok

News

Why 35 million people are obsessed with this dad and daughter dance party to ‘Despacito’

POV: You gave birth to the female version of your husband.

January 23, 2025

Dad and daughter dance, Instagram, Viral, Viral instagram, Viral post, Viral story, Viral video

News

Mom checks 12-year-old’s over-stuffed locker–and is shocked by what she finds

Yes, you read that right. Shrekolas Cage.

January 23, 2025

Tiktok, Tiktok post, Viral, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok post, Viral video

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News

Meet the 33-pound baby who has the NFL’s attention

At a remarkably cozy 33 pounds, this Texas tot has not only captured the attention of over 10 million viewers but also caught the eye of the Detroit Lions.

January 22, 2025

Tiktok, Tiktok baby, Tiktok mom, Tiktok post, Tiktok story, Viral, Viral baby, Viral tiktok, Viral tiktok mom

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