Baby sleep guides

Written for the parent who's still awake. Every guide is something you can try tonight, no download required.

GUIDE · WHITE NOISEIs white noise safe for babies? Volume, distance and timer tipsWhite noise can mask household sounds, but too loud or too close is a problem. Three simple safety rules for volume, placement and timing, plus when to cut back.Read the guide → 5 min read GUIDE · BEDTIME ROUTINEHow to build a baby bedtime routine: a simple 15-minute planA bedtime routine is the same steps in the same order every night. Here's a simple 15-minute routine and how to adjust it for newborns, 3 months and 6 months.Read the guide → 6 min read GUIDE · CHOOSING SOUNDSWhite noise, pink noise, nature sounds or lullabies? How to chooseWhat's the difference between white noise, pink noise, rain and ocean sounds, lullabies and ambience? Compare each type and learn how to choose tonight's sound for your baby.Read the guide → 5 min read GUIDE · NIGHT WAKINGSNight wakings without the scramble: a checklist for new parentsAt 3 a.m. the worst part is hunting for diapers, bright lights waking everyone, and a glaring phone. A 10-minute pre-bed checklist to make night feeds and resettling smoother.Read the guide → 5 min read GUIDE · NAPSWhy are my baby's naps so short? Catnaps and what to tryDaytime naps that end after 30 to 45 minutes are common, especially in the early months. Why catnaps happen, how to set up naps, what to try when your baby wakes early, and when not to worry.Read the guide → 5 min read GUIDE · SLEEP SPACEHow to set up your baby's room for sleep: light, sound, temperature and safe sleepHow to set up your baby's sleep space: the basics of light, sound, room temperature and sleep clothing, plus the safe sleep essentials of back sleeping, a firm flat mattress, a bare crib and room-sharing without bed-sharing.Read the guide → 6 min read GUIDE · TRAVELBaby sleep while traveling: routines, time zones and travel crib safetyTraveling or staying with grandparents can throw off your baby's sleep. What to pack, how to keep the bedtime routine, handling time zone and schedule changes, and a quick safety check for unfamiliar sleep spaces.Read the guide → 5 min read GUIDE · PARENTSRunning on empty: sleep deprivation, night shifts and looking after yourselfCaring for a newborn can mean weeks without a full night's sleep. How to split night shifts, protect one longer stretch of sleep each, ask for help that actually helps, and recognize when it's time to talk to a professional.Read the guide → 6 min read

This is general parenting information, not medical advice. If you have concerns about your baby's sleep, breathing or hearing, talk to your pediatrician.