Nap transitions are a little bumpy by nature, but the 3 to 2 nap transition can often feel the hardest. You and your baby are adjusting to a new rhythm, and that takes time, but when you’re in the thick of it, it's hard to see the light (AKA- a predictable, peaceful nap schedule) at the end of the tunnel.

The world of baby sleep can feel overwhelming, especially in New York City where families are often balancing small apartments, busy schedules, limited family support, and the pressure of functioning at work on very little sleep. Is an in-home sleep coach the right fit for your family?

It might feel like rocking is the only way your baby can fall asleep right now — but the truth is, your baby is fully capable of learning new sleep patterns with support and consistency.

Your toddler won’t sleep seemingly out of the blue. Let’s take a look at why that happens and how to get everyone’s sleep back on track.

“Cry It Out” (CIO) is one method within sleep training, but it is not the definition of sleep training. The best approach for your baby is one that minimizes but doesn’t fear crying, and thoughtfully and consistently addresses the root cause of disruptive sleep patterns.

Sample sleep schedule for a six-month old. If you want a practical example of how to approach sleep with a six-month old, here are two sleep schedules:

Although nightmares and night terrors are often lumped together, they’re caused by different sleep states and call for different responses. Understanding that difference can take a lot of the fear and guesswork out of those long nights.

 I don’t recommend the Merlin for this transition. Surprising coming from a sleep consultant? I’ll explain exactly why later. But before we get into how to ditch the swaddle the right way, let’s talk about what’s happening with your baby’s sleep in the first place.

Whether you’re trying to decide between a crib or a pack ’n play, wondering if your newborn can nap there safely, or figuring out the best option for a toddler while traveling, here’s everything you need to know about sleeping in the Pack ‘n Play.