Baby & Toddler Sleep

Sleep was the thing that nearly broke me as a new mom, and the thing every parent I know asks about first. The truth is that baby sleep isn't one problem, it's a moving target: what works at three weeks is useless at four months, and just when you've got a rhythm, a regression arrives to humble you.

These guides walk through each stage in order, newborn patterns (spoiler: chaos is normal), safe sleep setup per AAP guidelines, sleep training when you're ready (and only if you want to), and the toddler bedtime negotiations that come after. Start with the article that matches where you are tonight.