Baby Sleep Blog
Free tips, guides, and advice for every age and stage — from newborn to toddler
Newborn Wake Windows by Week: the 45-90 Minute Chart + Tired Cues
How long should a newborn stay awake? Only 45-90 minutes — far shorter than most parents expect. The week-by-week guide, why cues beat the clock, and a realistic newborn rhythm.
Wake Windows at 7-9 Months: Longer Awake Periods, Nap Transitions, and the Crawling Effect
Wake windows at 7-9 months typically range from 2.25-3.5 hours. Learn how the 3-to-2 nap transition affects timing, why the last nap becomes a battle, and what to do about it.
Wake Windows at 4-6 Months: When Sleep Starts Getting More Predictable
Wake windows at 4-6 months typically range from 1.5-2.75 hours. Learn how the 4-month regression affects timing, why the first window is shortest, and how to find your baby's sweet spot.
Wake Windows at 10, 11, 12 + 14 Months: Month-by-Month Chart
How long should a 10-14 month old stay awake? The month-by-month chart (most need 3-4.5 hours), the undertiredness trap, and how to fix early waking and bedtime battles.
Transitioning Out of Co-Sleeping: A Gentle, Gradual Guide
Ready to move your baby from your bed to a cot? Learn why gradual approaches work better than cold turkey, how to maintain connection, and what to expect week by week.
Toddler Sleep at 2-3 Years: Nap Dropping, Night Fears, and Bedtime Battles
A complete guide to toddler sleep between 2 and 3 years — dropping the last nap, emerging night fears, cot-to-bed transition, and managing bedtime boundary testing.
Toddler Sleep at 18-24 Months: Regressions, Boundaries, and What to Expect
Why does sleep fall apart at 18 months? Understand the 18-month regression, boundary testing, climbing out of the cot, and how to navigate this intense developmental stage.
1 Year Old Not Sleeping? The 12-18 Month Regression, Naps + Fixes
Why your 1 year old is suddenly waking again: the 12-month regression, the 2-to-1 nap transition, walking, molars and separation anxiety. What's normal, what helps, and when to act.
Third Trimester Sleep Preparation: What to Actually Understand Before Baby Arrives
Forget the nursery shopping list. The most valuable thing you can prepare before baby arrives is understanding newborn sleep biology, the fourth trimester, and realistic expectations.
Teething and Sleep: What Actually Helps
Teething is often blamed for weeks of bad sleep — but the research tells a different story. Learn what's normal, what's not, and when to see your GP.
Summer Light and Baby Sleep: Why UK Summers Are Brutal for Bedtime
UK summer daylight until 10pm suppresses baby melatonin. Learn why summer light disrupts baby sleep, how blackout solutions help, and how to manage the heat.
Starting Nursery and Baby Sleep: How Your Child Adjusts to Childcare
Starting nursery disrupts baby sleep through shorter naps, new caregivers, and emotional adjustment. Learn how long adaptation takes and how to support the transition.
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