If you’re reading this at 2 a.m. with a toddler screaming from the next room, here’s the short version: 2 year old sleep regression can be exhausting, but you’re not doing anything wrong, and this phase has an end date. Toddler sleep regression is the term parents use when a child who used to sleep
If your once-great sleeper has suddenly turned into a bedtime negotiator, a 4 a.m. alarm clock, or a toddler who screams the second you leave the room, you’re not imagining things — and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong. Welcome to the 18 Month Sleep Regression, one of the more challenging stretches in early toddlerhood
Understanding a 6 month old sleep schedule can help you set your baby up for better sleep and make nighttime changes easier to navigate. Learn how to create a 6 month old sleep schedule that supports better sleep — even when your baby’s sleep suddenly becomes unpredictable — without losing your mind in the process.
Choosing clothes for your newborn can feel surprisingly important. You may find yourself standing in front of a drawer full of tiny pajamas, wondering which one will feel soft enough, whether your baby will get too warm, or if that zipper will make nighttime diaper changes easier. When your baby is only a few weeks
Hearing your child suddenly scream in the middle of the night can stop you in your tracks. You may rush into the bedroom expecting a nightmare, only to find your child sitting upright, staring into the room, crying or shouting. You try to pick them up. You call their name. You tell them that everything
Your newborn has been fed, changed, cuddled, and rocked, yet those little lips are still searching for something to suck. You reach for a pacifier, hoping it will bring a little comfort. Then another thought appears: Is a newborn pacifier actually safe? If you’re breastfeeding, you may wonder whether a pacifier could interfere with feeding.
There comes a point when your child’s afternoon nap starts to feel less predictable. One day, they fall asleep easily after lunch. The next, they spend the entire nap period chatting, playing, or looking through books instead of sleeping. Then, just when you think naps are finally over, they fall asleep in the car on
You may notice it first when you wake up with a dry mouth. Maybe your lips feel parched, your throat is scratchy, or you find yourself reaching for water before you’ve even gotten out of bed. Then you notice something else: you often sleep with your mouth open. If you’re a parent, you may have
Choosing where your baby will sleep can feel like one of those decisions that should be simple—but somehow isn’t. You may be looking at a bassinet and wondering whether your newborn really needs one. Then you see a crib and start thinking about whether it makes more sense to skip the bassinet altogether. Add questions
When your toddler finally settles into bed, you probably don’t want to spend the next few hours wondering whether they are cold, too warm, or tangled up in their bedding. Maybe your little one kicks the blanket off five minutes after you leave the room. Maybe they wake during the night because they feel chilly.
