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

Baby

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

Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

January 31, 2025

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

Tiktok

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

Uncategorized

Dad drove 6 hours because he “had a feeling” his daughter needed a hug—and the internet can’t stop crying

Something about her voice told him she wasn’t okay. He couldn’t quite explain it—he just knew.

February 5, 2025

Tiktok, Tiktok viral, Viral, Viral dad, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok, Viral video

News

What this retired man did for a single mom will restore your faith in kindness

His TikTok video has now been viewed over 16 million times, with thousands of comments praising not just his craftsmanship, but the heart behind it.

February 5, 2025

Kindness, Single mom, Tiktok viral, Viral, Viral tiktok

Safety

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

February 5, 2025

Family Finances & Budgeting

How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead

The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

February 5, 2025

News

Almost $1 million for a NICU stay? This viral mom’s story proves US healthcare is failing

Janice shared her experience in a TikTok video that has since gone viral, amassing over 3.6 million views and sparking over 8,000 comments.

February 5, 2025

Tiktok viral, Viral, Viral mom, Viral post, Viral story, Viral tiktok, Viral tktok mom

News

Research reveals: staying home with kids may feel more stressful than working—Here’s why

A 2018 Aveeno Baby survey is going viral again, because, well, stay-at-home parenting is still a grind.

February 5, 2025

Sahm, Stay at home mom, Stay at home parent, Viral, Viral survey

News

Dying mom’s one last wish for her daughter shows the power of a mother’s love

Despite her own battle with cancer, Rebecca’s concern wasn’t for herself—it was to care for her daughter, one final time.

February 5, 2025

Mothers love, Tiktok, Tiktok viral, Viral news, Viral tiktok

Health & Wellness

Nearly 1 in 3 parents have considered suicide or self-harm—American parents are in crisis

This statistic is a gut punch, laying bare the dire reality facing millions of parents…

February 4, 2025

Mental healt, Self harm, Suicide

Entertainment

9 beginner-friendly craft kits that double as stress-relief (and are a great alternative to doom-scrolling)

Low-stakes projects for high-stress times.

February 4, 2025

Shop

Viral & Trending

Teacher runs her classroom like a corporate office—with PTO and performance reviews

She reimagined her classroom as a workplace-style setting that gave students more autonomy, responsibility, and accountability.

February 4, 2025

Postpartum

This viral text is changing how we support moms who just had a baby

@cameronoaksrogers shares a heartfelt and actionable approach to supporting new moms: a simple, thoughtful text message offering specific ways to help.

February 4, 2025

Postpartum, Postpartum depression, Postpartum support, Tiktok, Tiktok viral, Viral, Viral tiktok

Uncategorized

Boston mayor Michelle Wu brings 2-week-old newborn to work—and sparks a debate

Her return has reignited a familiar conversation about the impossible expectations placed on women in leadership.

February 3, 2025

Boston mayor, Michelle wu, Motherhood

Child Milestones

Kids’ fine motor skills are declining—how screens and modern childhood shape growth

77% reported that fine motor skills like holding pencils, using scissors, and writing have become more challenging for young students.

February 3, 2025

Miscarriage & Loss

Germany just guaranteed miscarriage leave. Why doesn’t the U.S.?

t’s a big step forward. But it also raises a glaring question for American women: Why don’t we have anything like this in the U.S.?

February 3, 2025

Safety

Gerber recalls Sooth N Chew Teething Sticks over choking risk—what parents need to know

The FDA is working with Gerber on this recall.

February 3, 2025

News

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcome baby via surrogacy—and shut down critics

"Welcome to the center of our world, Tove Jane McDowell," Collins wrote

February 1, 2025

Celebrity, Celebrity baby, Celebrity dad, Celebrity mom, Charlie mcdowell, Lily collins, Surrogacy

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News

Swim coach’s viral video shows the perfect way to set boundaries with young children

For many parents and childcare professionals, the video resonates deeply because it demonstrates how to maintain warmth while establishing crucial boundaries.

January 31, 2025

Reddit, Setting boundaries, Viral, Viral baby, Viral post, Viral reddit, Viral reddit post, Viral story, Viral video