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Sleep regressions & transitions

When sleep changes after a settled stretch, it can feel like starting again. Find guides for noticing what's different and reconsidering expectations without treating it as a family failure.

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Sleep & Rest

Preschool Sleep Changes in 3- to 6-Year-Olds

Temporary sleep disruptions are common in preschoolers. Learn how to spot the causes, respond calmly, and restore restful nights without resorting to quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions.

6 min read|3-6 Years
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Sleep Changes at Ages 1-3: A Calm, Practical Family Plan

When bedtime resistance, night waking or naps suddenly change, map the pattern first and build a steady response without blaming the child.

7 min read|1-3 Years
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Sleep schedule & routine · Falling asleep independently · Night wakings · Naps · Sleep regressions & transitions · Safe sleep

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Sleep schedule & routine

Sleep schedule & routine

Falling asleep independently

Falling asleep independently

Night wakings

Night wakings

Naps

Naps

Sleep regressions & transitions

Sleep regressions & transitions

Safe sleep

Safe sleep

Nightmares, night terrors & snoring

Not enough sleep & daytime tiredness

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How many naps do babies need by age? A month-by-month nap chart

Naps step down as babies grow. Find your baby's month in one chart: the usual number of naps, how long each one lasts and when the next transition tends to arrive.

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