Wake windows, naps, night feeds, and the surprisingly sharp curve from newborn chaos to predictable rhythm.
Placing your baby on their back for every sleep is the single most effective SIDS prevention measure. Here's the evidence and what to do when they start rolling.
The AAP says don't do it. The NHS says it depends on risk factors. The Lullaby Trust takes a harm-reduction approach. Here's what each framework says and why they differ.
Each nap transition has typical age windows and clear readiness signs. Here's what to expect at each stage, how to bridge the drop, and when not to act too early.
The '4-month sleep regression' isn't a regression — it's a permanent change in sleep architecture. Here's what shifts, why it disrupts sleep, and what actually helps.
Newborn sleep doesn't follow adult logic. Here's how it actually works, and why your baby is waking every 90 minutes.
Overheating is an independent SIDS risk factor. Here's the ideal room temperature, how to spot an overheated baby, and how to use TOG ratings to dress your baby right for sleep.
The AAP recommends offering a pacifier at sleep time because of a consistent association with reduced SIDS risk. Here's what the evidence shows, when to introduce one, and when to stop.
Sharing a room with your baby — but not a bed — is one of the most effective SIDS prevention measures. Here's what the AAP and NHS recommend, and how to set it up.
Everything parents need on safe sleep — back position, room sharing, a bare cot, and what newborn sleep actually looks like, with links to every deep dive.
Swaddling can calm newborns and extend early sleep stretches — but it must stop the moment your baby starts rolling. Here's how to do it safely and what comes next.
Wake windows are how long your baby can comfortably stay awake between sleeps. Here's a practical guide by age.
The safest cot is the emptiest one. A firm mattress and a fitted sheet — here's everything else you should keep out, and why, with specific safety warnings on weighted products.