Baby Sleep Schedules & Guides (0–24 Months)

Your 3–4 Month Old’s Sleep Schedule: What the Books Say vs. What Actually Happens

April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by Amy Koch

Peacefully sleeping 3 month old baby illustrating a realistic 3 month old sleep schedule

It’s 2 AM. You’re squinting at your phone, one hand patting your baby’s back in that rhythmic bounce you’ve perfected over the past three months. You just googled “3 month old sleep schedule” hoping someone — anyone — will tell you whether what’s happening in your house is normal. I’ve been right where you are. … Read more about Your 3–4 Month Old’s Sleep Schedule: What the Books Say vs. What Actually Happens

Newborn Sleep Schedule: 0–2 Month Guide

April 11, 2026April 10, 2026 by Amy Koch

Newborn sleep schedule — peaceful baby sleeping on back in a safe crib setup

There is no such thing as a strict newborn sleep schedule. I want to be upfront about that because the phrase “newborn sleep schedule” might suggest a tidy timetable with fixed nap times and a predictable bedtime. That is not how the first 8 weeks work. To better understand the philosophy behind our approach to … Read more about Newborn Sleep Schedule: 0–2 Month Guide

Best Bedtime Routine for Babies: Step-by-Step

April 11, 2026April 10, 2026 by Amy Koch

Peaceful sleeping baby in a dim nursery illustrating baby bedtime routine

The first time I timed a baby’s bedtime routine, it took 55 minutes. There was a bath, a massage, two books, three songs, a feeding, more rocking, and by the end the baby was so stimulated she was wide awake. The routine was working against sleep, not toward it. A baby bedtime routine does not … Read more about Best Bedtime Routine for Babies: Step-by-Step

The 4-Month Sleep Regression: What to Expect

April 13, 2026April 10, 2026 by Amy Koch

Tired parent comforting baby during the 4 month sleep regression at night

Your baby was sleeping 5-hour stretches. Maybe even 6. You were starting to feel human again. Then somewhere around 3.5 to 4 months, everything fell apart. Suddenly she is waking every 1 to 2 hours, fighting naps, and screaming at bedtime like you have never put her to sleep before in her life. Welcome to … Read more about The 4-Month Sleep Regression: What to Expect

Understanding Baby Wake Windows by Age

April 13, 2026April 10, 2026 by Amy Koch

Peacefully sleeping baby illustrating baby wake windows by age

You fed the baby, burped the baby, changed the baby, and now she is screaming for no obvious reason. Except there is a reason — she has been awake too long. Missed wake windows are the single most common cause of naptime battles and bedtime meltdowns, and most parents have never heard of them. Baby … Read more about Understanding Baby Wake Windows by Age

How Much Sleep Does Your Baby Need? (0–24 Months)

April 13, 2026April 10, 2026 by Amy Koch

Your baby sleeps a lot. Or maybe not enough. Honestly, it is hard to tell when you are running on broken sleep yourself and every source gives slightly different numbers. The confusion is understandable — sleep needs shift quickly in the first two years, and what worked last month might already be outdated. This guide … Read more about How Much Sleep Does Your Baby Need? (0–24 Months)