Category: Sleep

Learn about baby and toddler sleep patterns, routines, and age-appropriate expectations.

  • A sleeping newborn is wrapped in a light gray patterned swaddle in a crib.

    Best of Baby Award Winner Swaddle: How to Choose

    An award-winning swaddle can be a useful starting point, but the right fit depends on your newborn and how your family plans…

    10 min read
  • A fitted crib sheet printed with colorful road signs and vehicles is stretched over a mattress.

    How to Choose Crib Sheet Size for a Snug Fit

    Measure the crib mattress, including its thickness, then compare those dimensions with the sheet’s listed size. A correctly sized fitted sheet should…

    5 min read
  • A sleeping newborn lies in a pink bedside crib next to a sleeping adult.

    Newborn Sleep Schedule Mistakes: What to Do Instead

    Newborns do not follow a dependable clock-based schedule, so a rigid timetable can create unnecessary stress. See common scheduling mistakes and simple…

    10 min read
  • A newborn sleeps swaddled in a bedside bassinet while an adult rests beside it.

    Newborn Sleep Schedule by Week: What May Change

    Newborn sleep changes gradually, and week-by-week patterns are only rough expectations. Get a practical overview of the first 12 weeks without turning…

    8 min read
  • A parent watches a newborn in a bassinet, noticing the baby’s sleepy face and small rooting movements.

    Newborn Sleep Cues vs Hunger Cues: How to Tell

    Yawning and lip-smacking can point toward different needs, but newborn cues may overlap. Compare what you notice with your baby’s recent feeding…

    8 min read