Aug 17, 2026
Why Wake Windows Matter More Than the Clock At 2 months, your baby’s sleep needs are driven by wake windows, not clock time. A schedule built around a fixed hourly grid usually fights against your baby’s actual biology, while one built around wake windows...
Aug 10, 2026
Realistic Wake Windows and Total Sleep At 8 weeks, wake windows are still short, typically 60 to 90 minutes before your baby is ready for sleep again. Total daily sleep usually falls somewhere between 14 and 17 hours, spread across many shorter stretches rather than...
Aug 3, 2026
The Short Answer Parents ask me this constantly, and I want to give you a straight answer: true, formal sleep training is not appropriate before 4 to 6 months. That is not a disappointing answer. It is good news, because it means you are not behind, and there is...
Jul 13, 2026
This Is a Permanent Shift, Not a Passing Phase The 4 month sleep regression is the number one reason families reach out to us in crisis, and it is different from the fussy stretches that came before it. Around this age, sleep architecture permanently matures: babies...
Nov 28, 2024
Co-sleeping is a topic that often sparks lively discussions among parents. It’s a practice that can offer comfort and bonding but also comes with its own set of challenges. Let’s explore the ins and outs of co-sleeping, its impact on your family’s sleep, and how to...
Aug 6, 2024
“Did I poop on the table?” – It’s a question I still don’t know the answer to, but I will take the silence as a yes. When I first started pushing, I would not push with “those” muscles. {If you have had a baby you know what I mean.} I didn’t want to poop on the...