The Everything Sleep Blog
Wake Windows vs. Sleepy Cues: What Should You Actually Follow?
Wake windows and sleepy cues aren't competing methods — they work best together. Here's how to use both to take the guesswork out of nap time.
Why is my toddler suddenly resisting bedtime?
Bedtime battles with toddlers are exhausting, especially when things were going smoothly before. The good news: your toddler is doing exactly what they're supposed to do at this age. Here's why resistance happens and how to help.
Is Sleep Consulting Covered by Insurance in Canada?
Sleep consulting may be covered by your extended health benefits — but only if you're working with the right team. Here's what to look for and how to find out in five minutes.
Why Does My Baby Fight Naps? Common Causes and How to Help
Nap resistance is one of the most common sleep struggles parents face. Here is what is usually behind it and how to get naps back on track.
Why Does My Baby Cry When I Put Them Down Awake?
If your baby cries the second you put them down awake, you're not alone. Learn why it happens, how sleep associations play a role, and what you can do to help your baby settle more easily in their crib.
The 4 Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through It
The 4 month sleep regression can feel like sleep changed overnight. If your baby is suddenly waking more frequently, fighting naps, or needing more help to settle, you are not alone. Learn what causes the 4 month sleep regression, common signs to watch for, and practical tips to help your family navigate this developmental stage with confidence.
Is it normal for my baby to wake every hour?
Waking every hour overnight is exhausting, but it is rarely random. From sleep associations and schedule issues to the 4 month regression and reverse cycling, there are common reasons babies struggle to connect sleep cycles overnight and practical things you can do about it.
8 Month Sleep Regression: Why Sleep Training Seems to Stop Working (And What To Do)
Your baby was sleeping through the night. Now they're standing in the crib at 2am and bedtime takes an hour. Here's what's actually happening at 8-10 months, and why you probably don't need to start sleep training over from scratch.
Nap Transitions: How to Know When It’s Time to Drop a Nap
Not sure if your baby is ready to drop a nap? Learn the signs, timelines, and how to make nap transitions smooth and restful for the whole family.
Why Your Baby’s Sleep Regressions Are Actually a Good Thing (and How to Get Through Them)
Sleep regressions can feel like everything is falling apart overnight, but they’re actually a sign your baby is growing and developing exactly as they should. In this guide, we’ll explain why regressions happen, when to expect them, and how to handle them with confidence so your whole family can get back to better sleep.
The 80/20 Rule of Sleep Training: Why You Don’t Have to Start Over Every Time
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.
Why Your Friend's Baby Sleep Plan Won't Work for Yours (And What Will)
It is tempting to try whatever worked for your friend's baby, but baby sleep is not one-size-fits-all. From temperament and feeding patterns to age and environment, there are a lot of factors that make your baby's sleep plan uniquely theirs. Here is why customized support makes all the difference.
Are You Ready to Sleep Train Your Baby? A Pediatric Sleep Consultant's Guide.
Sleep training is a big decision and it helps to know what you are actually walking into before you start. Karen Nussbaum walks through the signs that you and your baby might be ready, what to consider beforehand, and why having the right support in place makes all the difference.
Why Sleep Consulting Is Only Part of What New Parents Actually Need
Getting your baby to sleep is one piece of the puzzle. But for so many families, what they really need goes much deeper. Here is the story behind why we created More Than Sleep and what it means to support families through the full postpartum experience.
Transitioning to a Toddler Bed: Everything You Need to Know
Moving from a crib to a toddler bed is a big milestone and one that is often rushed before a child is truly ready. Karen Nussbaum walks through when to make the switch, how to set up a safe sleep space, and what to expect in the first few weeks of the transition.
Sleep Safety and SIDS Prevention: What Every Parent Needs to Know
SIDS is one of the most feared topics in new parenthood, but being informed is far more powerful than being scared. This post covers the current safe sleep recommendations, common unsafe habits parents fall into out of exhaustion, and practical tips to help your baby sleep safely in those early months.
Night Weaning and Sleep Training
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.
Pacifiers and Sleep
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
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.