Sleep Is Not a Mystery — It's a Routine

Most baby sleep problems come from one thing: no routine.

When you follow an evidence-based structure, your baby learns to sleep — and stay asleep.

Here's exactly how to do it.

📌 AAP's Core Sleep Recommendations

• Always place baby on the back to sleep
• Use a firm, flat sleep surface — no pillows, bumpers, or blankets
• Share a room (not a bed) for at least the first 6 months
• Avoid sleep positioners, swings, and inclined sleepers

🕒 Best Bedtime by Age (Pediatrician-Recommended)

🧠 How to Build a Baby Sleep Routine That Works

Start your routine 30–45 minutes before sleep. Repeat every night.

• Feed (but not to sleep)
• Warm bath (optional)
• Dim lights
• Short baby massage or lotion
• Quiet bonding (singing, soft talk, story)
• Put baby in crib awake — this teaches self-soothing

❗ Common Sleep Mistakes That Keep Babies Up

• Using the bottle or breast as a sleep prop
• Overstimulating before bed (lights, loud noises)
• Late bedtime (baby becomes overtired)
• Inconsistent nap and wake-up times

📊 How Much Sleep Does Your Baby Need?

The secret isn't just in the hours — it's in the pattern. Give your baby consistency, calm, and the right bedtime window, and you'll unlock better nights — for both of you. And if sleep is still a struggle, ask your pediatrician. That's what we're here for.