The Helping Babies Sleep Blog:
Quick Reads for Better Sleep

Is your baby waking up too early for you? Other wise known as the “early wake up” or EWU. Its important to realize that most babies tend to wake up somewhere between 6:00 and 7:00 am due to their circadian rhythm and the sun. EWU really count as anything before 6 am.

Do you have a baby or toddler who is waking up early in the morning? By early, I mean before 6 am. Anything after 6 am is fair game. Based on a human’s circadian rhythm, we can expect that babies and toddlers will wake up anywhere between 6 and 7 am. 5:00 am and 4:30 am are pushing that limit and our patience.

Do I have to swaddle my newborn to sleep? How long can you swaddle a baby at night? Find out the detailed answer to these (and more) questions by Baby Sleep Consultant Sarah Mitchell.

Is it safe to sleep with a blanket? When can a baby sleep with a blanket? Read more about this from Baby Sleep Consultant Dr.Sarah Mitchell.

Your child is sleeping so soundly! Maybe too soundly?? Anxiety starts to kick in, should you wake your baby if she’s sleeping too long? Should I wake my baby to preserve a schedule?

Dealing with sleep regressions can be extremely difficult for parents. Learn about the different sleep regression ages and how you can best deal with them.

Newborn won't sleep in bassinet? Sleep consultant Sarah Mitchell offers advice on what you can do to help your baby stay asleep in a bassinet.

If your baby is waking every two hours at night, the answer might not be in their crib — it might be in how they're feeding during the day. Here's what the snacking cycle is, why it happens, and how breaking it changes everything.