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Baby Sleep Guides by Age

65+ evidence-based articles covering baby sleep schedules, nap transitions, sleep regressions, and gentle sleep training — from newborn to 3 years old.

Every guide references research from the AAP, NHS, and peer-reviewed pediatric sleep studies. Use the categories below to find exactly what you need.

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A 13-month-old toddler sleeping peacefully in a crib with soft morning light

13-Month-Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Transitions

Discover the ideal 13-month-old sleep schedule, including how to handle the tricky 2-to-1 nap transition, wake windows, and bedtime timing.

·7 min read
Toddler sleeping peacefully in a crib with a soft toy during afternoon nap

14-15 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime & the One-Nap Transition

Complete 14-15 month old sleep schedule: navigating the one-nap transition, wake windows of 3.5-4.5 hours, and a sample daily routine for this tricky age.

·6 min read
Baby sleep schedule chart by age showing naps, wake windows, and bedtime from newborn to toddler

Baby Sleep Schedule by Age: The Complete Guide (0–3 Years)

Find the ideal baby sleep schedule by age — total sleep, naps, wake windows, and bedtime for every month from newborn to 3 years.

·8 min read
Parent using a phone to plan a baby sleep schedule while baby naps nearby

Baby Sleep Schedule Creator: Build a Custom Schedule in Minutes

Build a baby sleep schedule in minutes: pick your baby's age, get nap times and bedtime, then fine-tune with our free schedule builder.

·6 min read
Parent using a baby sleep tracker app on their phone beside a sleeping baby's crib

The Best Baby Sleep Apps in 2026: What Actually Works

The best baby sleep apps of 2026 compared: schedule builders, white noise, tracking and AI planning — what's free and what's worth paying for.

·10 min read
Frustrated parent holding a wide-awake baby who refuses to nap in a dimly lit nursery

My Baby Won't Nap: Why Nap Refusal Happens and What to Do

Discover why your baby won't nap, what causes nap refusal at every age, and gentle, evidence-based strategies to help your baby sleep during the day.

·9 min read
Parent gently placing a sleepy baby into a crib in a softly lit nursery

Baby Wakes When Put Down? Why It Happens and How to Fix It

Discover why your baby wakes when put down in the crib, the science behind the transfer wake, and gentle strategies to help your baby stay asleep.

·8 min read
A 10-month-old baby sleeping peacefully in a crib with soft morning light

10 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Wake Windows & Bedtime Routine

A realistic 10-month-old sleep schedule with two-nap example timetables, wake windows, bedtime timing and what changes at this age.

·11 min read
Eleven-month-old baby sleeping soundly in a crib with soft nursery lighting

11 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Wake Windows & Bedtime Guide

Complete 11 month old sleep schedule: 2 naps, 3-3.5 hour wake windows, 7-8pm bedtime. Includes signs baby is ready for the one-nap transition and a sample daily routine.

·7 min read
Parent gently comforting a baby in a crib in a softly lit nursery at night

Separation Anxiety & Baby Sleep: Why It Happens (8-18 Months)

Separation anxiety peaks at 8-18 months and causes night wakings, nap resistance, and bedtime protests. Learn why it happens and gentle strategies to help baby feel secure.

·8 min read
A softly lit nursery with a crib, white noise machine, and blackout curtains ready for baby

When to Move Baby to Own Room: AAP Guidelines & Step-by-Step Plan

When to move baby to their own room: what AAP guidance says about room-sharing, signs you're both ready, and a gentle step-by-step plan.

·7 min read
Tired parent sitting by baby crib in dim room in the middle of the night

Split Nights: Baby Awake for Hours in the Middle of the Night (Fix It Fast)

Baby awake for hours at night? Split nights happen when a baby is fully awake 1-3 hours in the middle of the night. Learn the 3 main causes and how to fix them in days.

·7 min read
Baby sleeping contentedly on parent's chest during a contact nap at home

Baby Only Sleeps on You? How to Stop Contact Napping (Gentle Methods)

Baby only naps on you? Contact napping is exhausting but fixable. Learn why it happens, when to transition, and gentle step-by-step methods to help baby nap in the cot.

·7 min read
Baby lying in a crib looking sleepy but awake with soft nursery lighting

How to Do Drowsy but Awake: Step-by-Step (That Actually Works)

Drowsy but awake, explained: why it helps self-settling, when it backfires, and a realistic step-by-step method to try this week.

·8 min read
Toddler sitting up wide awake in bed at night instead of sleeping

3 Year Old Sleep Regression: Signs, Duration & What Actually Helps

3 year old sleep regression: fighting bedtime, night wakings, and early rising linked to imagination leaps and preschool transitions. Learn what helps and how long it lasts.

·8 min read
Mother nursing baby in a dimly lit room at night during a breastfeeding session

Breastfeeding and Baby Sleep: What the Research Actually Says

Learn how breastfeeding affects baby sleep, what science says about night feeds and sleep associations, and how to balance nursing with healthy sleep habits.

·8 min read
Baby sleeping peacefully in a crib with a clock visible in the softly lit nursery

How Much Sleep Does Baby Need? Complete Guide by Age (0-3 Years)

Baby sleep needs by age: newborns 14-17hrs, 6-month-olds 12-16hrs, 1-year-olds 11-14hrs. Based on AAP recommendations with wake windows and nap totals for each stage.

·8 min read
A beautifully prepared, dimly lit nursery with blackout curtains, a white noise machine, and a safe sleep crib setup

Ideal Baby Sleep Environment: Temperature, Darkness & Safe Setup

The evidence-based baby sleep environment: safe crib setup, ideal room temperature, darkness and noise — with what the guidance actually says.

·8 min read
A two-year-old toddler sleeping in a small bed with a soft toy beside them

2 Year Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime & Toddler Sleep Tips

A realistic 2-year-old sleep schedule with one-nap and no-nap example days, bedtime timing and boundary-friendly tips for toddlers.

·6 min read
A five-month-old baby sleeping peacefully in a cot with soft natural light

5-Month-Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Wake Windows, and Tips

Discover the ideal 5-month-old sleep schedule, including nap timing, wake windows, total sleep needs, and how to navigate the changes at this age.

·6 min read
A seven-month-old baby sleeping in a cot with soft afternoon light

7-Month-Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Development

Learn the ideal 7-month-old sleep schedule, including nap timing, wake windows, the 2-to-3 nap transition, and what to expect as solids begin.

·6 min read
A sick baby resting in a cot with a parent's hand gently on their back

Baby Sleep When Sick: What to Expect and How to Help

Discover why illness disrupts baby sleep, what's normal to expect, and gentle strategies to help your sick baby rest and recover without creating new habits.

·6 min read
A newborn baby sleeping in a white wooden crib with soft bedding

Bassinet to Crib Transition: When and How to Move Your Baby

When to move baby from bassinet to crib: signs of readiness, AAP room-sharing guidance, and a gentle step-by-step transition plan.

·6 min read
A mother breastfeeding a newborn baby in soft evening light

Cluster Feeding and Sleep: What Parents Need to Know

Learn what cluster feeding is, why it happens, how long it lasts, and how to manage it so your newborn gets the rest they need — and so do you.

·6 min read
A sleeping baby in a darkened nursery with blackout curtains drawn

Daylight Saving Time and Baby Sleep: How to Adjust

Learn how to manage daylight saving time with a baby or toddler, including strategies to shift the schedule gradually or all at once with minimal disruption.

·6 min read
A newborn baby sleeping safely on their back in a firm, empty crib

Safe Sleep for Babies: Reducing the Risk of SIDS

Learn the AAP and NHS safe sleep guidelines for babies, including sleep position, environment, and what to avoid to reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation.

·6 min read
An exhausted new parent resting on a sofa while their baby sleeps nearby

Sleep Deprivation Tips for New Parents: How to Cope

Discover evidence-based strategies to manage new parent sleep deprivation, including how to maximise rest, protect your health, and know when to ask for help.

·6 min read
A baby sleeping peacefully in a travel cot in a hotel room with dim lighting

Travelling With a Baby: Sleep Tips for Away From Home

Learn how to manage baby sleep while travelling, including tips for time zone changes, unfamiliar sleep environments, and keeping routines on the road.

·6 min read
A one-year-old baby sleeping peacefully in a crib with soft natural light

12-Month-Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Transitions

A complete 12-month-old sleep schedule: nap transitions, wake windows, bedtime timing and night feeds — with example timetables.

·6 min read
A toddler sleeping soundly in a cot with a soft blanket

18-Month-Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Toddler Tips

A realistic 18-month-old sleep schedule with example timetables for one-nap days, bedtime guidance, and how to handle the 18-month sleep regression.

·6 min read
A tired toddler sitting in a cot looking out with soft bedroom lighting

18-Month Sleep Regression: Signs, Duration, and What Helps

Learn why the 18-month sleep regression is one of the toughest stages, what causes it, and gentle strategies to help your toddler sleep better.

·6 min read
A toddler lying awake in bed at night looking up

2-Year Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope

Discover why the 2-year sleep regression happens, what signs to look for, and evidence-based strategies to get your toddler sleeping well again.

·6 min read
A parent gently watching over a sleeping baby in a safe sleep environment

Co-Sleeping Safety: Evidence-Based Guidelines for Families

Co-sleeping safety: what NHS, Lullaby Trust and AAP guidance says about bed-sharing risks, and how to reduce them if you share a bed.

·6 min read
A baby sleeping peacefully during a daytime nap in a cot

How Long Should Baby Nap? Nap Length by Age (Newborn to 3 Years)

Baby nap guide by age: newborns 45min-3hrs, 6-month-olds 1-2hrs, 1-year-olds 1-2hrs. Learn ideal nap lengths, how many naps by age, and when short naps are normal.

·6 min read
A parent reading a bedtime story to a toddler in a softly lit bedroom

Toddler Bedtime Routine: A Simple, Science-Backed Guide

Build a calming toddler bedtime routine that helps your child wind down and fall asleep faster with evidence-based steps that actually work.

·6 min read
A baby sleeping through the night peacefully in a darkened nursery

When Do Babies Drop Night Feeds? Signs and How to Help

Discover when babies typically drop night feeds, what signs to look for, and how to gently support the transition with evidence-based guidance.

·7 min read
One year old toddler sleeping in a cot at bedtime

12 Month Sleep Regression: Signs and How to Handle It

Facing the 12 month sleep regression? Learn what causes it, how long it lasts, and practical strategies to help your one-year-old sleep well again.

·6 min read
Three month old baby sleeping on their back in a safe sleep environment

3 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Wake Windows, and More

Build a realistic 3 month old sleep schedule with evidence-based wake windows, sample nap routines, and guidance on what's developmentally normal at this age.

·7 min read
Four month old baby sleeping peacefully on a soft blanket

4 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and What to Expect

Build a workable 4 month old sleep schedule with evidence-based nap timing, wake windows, and bedtime advice — including what the 4-month regression means.

·6 min read
Eight month old baby awake in cot during night looking alert

8 Month Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes, and What Helps

Is the 8 month sleep regression wrecking your nights? Learn the signs, what causes this regression, and evidence-based strategies to get through it faster.

·7 min read
Nine month old baby sleeping in a cot with soft natural light

9 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Sleep Tips

Get a complete 9 month old sleep schedule with sample routines, wake window guidance, bedtime targets, and help navigating the 9-month sleep regression.

·7 min read
Baby in cot during sleep training with parent nearby

The Cry It Out Method: What Parents Need to Know

The cry it out method explained honestly: what it is, what the research actually says about safety, how it works, and how to decide if it's right for your family.

·7 min read
Toddler sleeping peacefully in bed without a dummy

Dummy Weaning: A Gentle Guide to Ditching the Dummy

Learn how to gently wean your baby or toddler off the dummy — from gradual reduction to the dummy fairy — with evidence-based strategies that actually work.

·7 min read
Mother breastfeeding baby in dim bedroom light during nighttime settling

Feeding to Sleep: Is It a Problem, and How to Stop

Feeding to sleep is one of the most common baby sleep associations. Learn whether it's a problem, why it works so well, and how to gently break the habit.

·6 min read
Baby learning to self-settle in a cot at bedtime with low lighting

How to Teach Your Baby to Self-Settle: A Gentle Guide

Learn how to teach your baby to self-settle — what it means, why it matters for overnight sleep, and gentle, evidence-based steps to build this key sleep skill.

·7 min read
Toddler sleeping peacefully in a cot during afternoon nap

When to Drop a Nap: The Complete Nap Transition Guide

Discover when to drop a nap — from 4 to 3, 3 to 2, and 2 to 1 — with signs of readiness, timing advice, and gentle strategies for each transition.

·7 min read
Parent gently settling a baby in a wooden cot during bedtime routine

Pick Up Put Down Method: A Gentle Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the pick up put down method — a gentle, evidence-based approach to baby sleep training from 4 months. Step-by-step instructions with realistic expectations.

·6 min read
Baby sleeping peacefully through the night in a dark nursery

When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night? What to Expect

Discover when babies sleep through the night, what 'sleeping through' actually means developmentally, and evidence-based steps to help your baby get there.

·7 min read
Six month old baby sleeping peacefully in a crib during naptime

6 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Naps, Bedtime, and Night Feeds

Build a 6 month old sleep schedule that works. Get evidence-based nap timing, bedtime targets, and night feed guidance you can start tonight.

·7 min read
Digital room thermometer mounted in a nursery for sleep temperature tracking

Baby Room Temperature for Sleep: The Complete Guide

Find the ideal baby room temperature for safe, restful sleep. Includes Fahrenheit and Celsius guidelines, dressing charts, and warning signs.

·7 min read
Parent gently feeding a sleeping baby during a dream feed at night

Dream Feed: The Complete Guide to Longer Baby Sleep

Learn how to give a dream feed, when to start and stop, and whether it can help your baby sleep longer. A step-by-step guide for tired parents.

·8 min read
Parent gently checking on a baby in a crib at bedtime

The Ferber Method: What It Is and How It Actually Works

Understand the Ferber method with clear steps, research-backed safety data, and a night-by-night plan you can follow starting tonight.

·8 min read
Newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a bassinet

Newborn Sleep Schedule: Patterns, Tips, and What to Expect

Learn what a realistic newborn sleep schedule looks like, why day night confusion happens, and how to gently shape your baby's sleep patterns.

·7 min read
Toddler sleeping peacefully after a nighttime waking episode

Night Terrors vs Nightmares: What to Do as a Parent

Learn the key differences between night terrors and nightmares, why they happen, and calm strategies to help your child sleep peacefully.

·7 min read
Parent breastfeeding a newborn during a nighttime feed

Night Weaning: When and How to Gently Drop Night Feeds

Ready for night weaning? Learn when babies can drop night feeds, how to do it gently, and what to expect during the transition.

·8 min read
Tired baby rubbing eyes while being held by a parent

Overtired Baby: 7 Signs, Why It Happens & How to Fix It Fast

Overtired baby? Learn the 7 key signs (rubbing eyes, arching, clinginess), why overtiredness makes sleep harder, and how to fix it with wake windows and earlier bedtime.

·7 min read
Swaddled newborn baby sleeping peacefully in a soft blanket

When to Stop Swaddling: Signs and How to Transition

Wondering when to stop swaddling your baby? Learn the key signs it's time, safe transition methods, and how to keep sleep on track.

·7 min read
Baby crib in a dim nursery with soft night-light sleep setup

White Noise for Baby Sleep: Benefits, Risks, and Best Use

Is white noise safe for your baby? Learn how white noise helps baby sleep, what the research says about volume and safety, and how to use it well.

·8 min read
Baby sleeping peacefully in a crib during a short daytime nap

Baby Naps Only 30 Minutes? Why Short Naps Happen & How to Fix Them

Baby napping only 30 minutes? Short naps happen when baby can't connect sleep cycles. Learn the 4 main causes and how to extend naps to 1-2 hours with gentle methods.

·9 min read
Wide awake baby lying in bed during an early morning waking

Baby Waking at 5am? 5 Fixes That Actually Work

Baby waking at 5am every day? Early rising is usually caused by overtiredness, too much daytime sleep, or light exposure. Learn 5 evidence-based fixes to shift wake time later.

·10 min read
Baby yawning while lying on a bed during a night waking

Baby Waking Every Hour at Night? Here's Why (And What to Do)

Baby waking every hour? Hourly night wakings are usually caused by sleep associations, overtiredness, or schedule issues. Learn the 4 main causes and gentle fixes that work.

·10 min read
Happy alert baby during a wake window looking up at parent

Wake Windows by Age: Your Complete Guide to Baby Sleep Timing

Wake windows by age from newborn to 3 years — what pediatric sleep guidance suggests, with sample daily schedules for every stage.

·7 min read
Parent comforting a baby during a nighttime wakeup

Baby Sleep Regression: What to Expect and What Helps

Facing a baby sleep regression? Learn what causes regressions at different ages, how long they last, and practical steps that improve sleep.

·5 min read
Baby sleeping safely in a crib wearing a sleep sack

Baby Sleep Sack or Baby Sleeping Bag? A Safe Sleep Guide

Choosing a baby sleep sack, baby sleeping bag, or baby sleep bag? Learn safe sizing, TOG, layering, and age-by-age tips for better sleep.

·5 min read
Parent comforting a teething baby at bedtime in a softly lit nursery

How to Help Teething Baby Sleep: A Gentle Night Guide

Learn how to help teething baby sleep with practical bedtime steps, pain-comfort timing, and safe routines that reduce night waking.

·6 min read
Peaceful baby sleeping in a crib at night

Baby Sleep Training: A Gentle, Evidence-Based Guide for Tired Parents

Learn safe, effective baby sleep training approaches backed by pediatric research, and how to choose a method that fits your family.

·5 min read
Baby sleeping safely on their back in a cot with a fitted sheet

Baby Only Sleeps in My Arms — Won't Sleep in Cot (Fix It Tonight)

Baby only sleeps in arms but wakes the moment you put them in the cot? Learn why this happens and 5 gentle, evidence-based solutions to try tonight.

·4 min read
Parent reading a bedtime story to a young child in a cozy room

The Perfect Bedtime Routine by Age: A Research-Backed Guide

A practical guide to building the right bedtime routine by age, with research-backed steps for newborns, infants, and toddlers.

·5 min read
A peacefully sleeping baby in a crib with soft lighting

Understanding Baby Sleep Cycles: What Every Parent Should Know

Learn how your baby's sleep cycles mature around 4-6 months, what causes the 4-month sleep regression, and practical strategies for longer stretches.

·4 min read