The Everything Sleep Blog
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
Is your baby waking every hour overnight? Learn the most common causes of frequent night wakings and what can help improve sleep
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.
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's Sleep Plan Likely Won't Work for Your Baby
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.
Are You Ready to Sleep Train Your Baby? A Pediatric Sleep Consultant's Guide.
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.
More Than Sleep
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 to a Toddler Bed
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!
Sleep Safety
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.
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.