Moving from Co-sleeping to the Crib: A Practical Guide
Transitioning from co-sleeping to the crib is a significant change for baby and parent. Here is how to approach it gradually, what to expect, and how to handle setbacks.
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Early Morning Waking: Why Your Baby Is Up at 5 AM and What to Do About It
Early morning waking in babies and toddlers is usually caused by too-late bedtime, overtiredness, too much daytime sleep, light exposure, or schedule issues. Here is how to diagnose and fix it.
Night Weaning: When Babies Can Sleep Without Feeds and How to Get There
Night weaning is the process of eliminating overnight feeds. Here is when babies are ready, how to approach it gradually, and what to expect.
Drowsy but Awake: What It Means, Why It Matters, and Why It Sometimes Fails
Drowsy but awake is the foundation of self-settling. Here is what the concept actually means, why it matters for sleep, and practical strategies when it does not seem to work.
Building a Bedtime Routine That Actually Works
A consistent bedtime routine is the single most evidence-supported sleep intervention for babies and toddlers. Here is how to build one and why it works.
Contact Naps: Why They Happen, When to Worry, and How to Transition
Contact naps are normal in early infancy. Here is why babies prefer them, when they become a problem, and how to transition to crib naps if you choose to.
The 2-to-1 Nap Transition: The Longest and Most Frustrating Schedule Shift
The transition from two naps to one typically happens between 13 and 18 months. Here is how to manage the awkward in-between phase and avoid the overtiredness trap.
The 3-to-2 Nap Transition: When to Drop the Third Nap
The transition from three naps to two typically happens between 6 and 9 months. Here is how to tell when your baby is ready and how to manage the shift.
Ferber vs. Full Extinction: Which Sleep Training Method Should You Choose
Ferber (graduated extinction) and full extinction both teach babies to self-settle. Here is how they differ, what the evidence says, and how to decide.
Gentle Sleep Training: Methods That Work Without Timed Crying
Gentle sleep training methods include bedtime fading, chair method, pick-up-put-down, and gradual parental withdrawal. Here is how each works and what the research shows.