Traveling with babies or toddlers? Don’t panic — just plan. Whether you’re heading on a weekend road trip or flying across time zones, these 9 tried-and-true sleep tips will help you keep naps, night sleep, and your sanity mostly intact. From setting up sleep spaces to managing time changes and everything in between, here's how to make your next family trip a little smoother.

Is your baby waking up before 6 a.m. and starting the day wide-eyed while you’re still half-asleep? Early morning wakings are one of the most common—and frustrating—sleep issues parents face. Whether your baby wakes at 4, 5, or 5:30 a.m., there might be a reason behind it. And yes, with the right strategy, you might be able to help your baby sleep later.

If you follow your child’s sleep plan about 80% of the time, the other 20% — like travel, illness, or a skipped nap — won’t undo your progress. The 80/20 rule reminds us that sleep training doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Once strong sleep habits are in place, your child can handle flexibility. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about being consistent enough to let things work.

Thinking about becoming a pediatric sleep consultant? Read this honest review of the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting and how it shaped my career, confidence, and client success.

As seasoned sleep consultants at Have Baby, Must Sleep, we’ve encountered a common misconception: the temptation to adopt your friend's baby's sleep plan. We get it, we truly do,  but while it might seem convenient, baby sleep isn't one-size-fits-all. 

As certified pediatric sleep consultants, we have encountered countless parents who are eager to improve their baby's sleep patterns but are unsure if they're truly ready to embark on the journey of sleep training. It's a decision that warrants careful consideration and understanding, as sleep training is a significant step in a baby's development and can have very positive and lasting effects on their sleep habits.

Getting support on your sleep and postpartum journey can help you strike a better balance between your life as a parent and all the other roles you have. It is possible to get a full night’s sleep and to wake up in the morning and find joy and purpose in your day. To care for your family AND yourself. And we can help you get there.

Transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed is a big and exciting milestone for kids, and can be a nerve-wracking one for parents. Read on to know when they are ready and how to make it a success!

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is when there is a sudden unexplained death of a baby under one year old. To date, there is no one specific cause however there is extensive research that is ongoing. Until they learn more, sleep safety is the front line defense. Let’s talk sleep safety, safe sleep recommendations and how to survive those first tough four months.

Twice a year at Daylight Savings Time, the clocks change 1 hour. That one hour shift can really impact your carefully laid out sleep plans and schedules. Don't worry, we have three great options for you to try. Looking to survive the one hour time change? We have you covered!

Are Night Weaning and Sleep Training the same thing?

I’m going to answer this fast and let you know that it’s a hard NO.

When pacifiers can start to become problematic is around four months, when your baby is no longer a newborn and they’ve become reliant on the pacifier to sleep and the only way to get them to fall back asleep is reinserting it continually throughout the night. The pacifier replacement game is not a fun one (IYKYK).

Sleep props aren’t bad and are often essential in those first few months, however as a baby gets closer to four to five months old, they often stop responding as well to the sleep props you’ve been using. That’s when sleep props need to be looked at and either phased out gradually or removed completely to encourage independent sleep.