
How to build a baby sleep routine that works
A step-by-step guide to a baby sleep routine — when to start, what to include in the ritual, how to set up the environment, and why consistency matters more than the activities.
Practical content about pregnancy, sleep, feeding, and your baby's development.

A step-by-step guide to a baby sleep routine — when to start, what to include in the ritual, how to set up the environment, and why consistency matters more than the activities.

How many naps a baby takes at each age, expected nap length, the best times, and when to drop a nap. Based on AASM, AAP, and WHO guidance.

How long a baby can comfortably stay awake between naps, from 0 to 24 months. Table by age, sleepy cues, and how wake windows differ from a clock-based routine.

Why baby sleep seems to fall apart around 4 months, what's actually happening in the brain, how long it lasts, and what helps — no magic promises, grounded in research.

Recommended sleep hours from newborn to 2 years, based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation, and WHO.