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Why Babies Cry When Put Down - Gentle Soothing Tips

Why Does My Baby Cry When I Put Them Down? Causes and Gentle Solutions

Why newborns cry when put down - simple, safe steps to reduce it: swaddling, warming the sheet, timing and slow lowering to help them settle and sleep.
2 Month Sleep Guide: What to Expect and Gentle Tips

2-Month-Old Sleep: Patterns, Nap Guide, and Gentle Routine Tips

How much sleep a 2-month-old needs, common nap and night patterns, wake window tips, and gentle routines to help settling without formal sleep training.
Baby Bedtime Routine: Simple Steps for Better Evenings

How to Build a Simple 20-30 Minute Bedtime Routine for Your Baby

Create a calm 20-30 minute baby bedtime routine - step-by-step tips for newborns and 2-month-olds, bath, massage, feed, story and safe sleep cues.
Gentle 2-Month-Old Sleep Routine - Start at 7-8 Weeks

How to Start a Gentle Sleep Routine for Your 2-Month-Old (7 to 8 Weeks)

Simple, gentle sleep routine for 2-month-olds. Learn easy 15-20 minute bedtime rituals, wake window tips, day-night cues, and realistic expectations.
6-8 Week Nap Routine: Gentle Guide to Newborn Naps

Newborn Nap Routine at 6-8 Weeks: Wake Windows, Sleepy Cues and Gentle Naps

Support better naps for your 6-8 week old with simple wake windows, sleepy cues and short pre-nap routines. Flexible, realistic tips for new parents.
6-Week Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Cope

6-Week Sleep Regression: What it Is, Why It Happens, and What Helps

Hit the 6-week sleep regression? Learn why your newborn wakes more, signs to watch, and practical tips to survive and settle sleep in 1-2 weeks.
Why Won't My Newborn Sleep? 8 Common Causes and Fixes

Why Won't My Newborn Sleep? Causes and Practical Fixes for Night Waking

Newborn won't sleep? Discover 8 common reasons - hunger, temperature, overtiredness, gas and more - with simple fixes to help your baby sleep.
Overtired Newborns: Signs, Wake Windows & How to Calm

How to Spot and Calm an Overtired Newborn - Signs, Wake Windows and Prevention

Learn how to spot early sleepy cues, newborn wake windows by age, and practical steps to calm or prevent an overtired baby. Quick, realistic tips.
Newborn Month 1: Gentle Rhythm, Not a Strict Routine

Month 1 with a Newborn: How to Build a Gentle, Flexible Routine

Soft, flexible newborn routine for month 1 - use baby cues, day-night cues, a simple bedtime ritual, feed on demand, and track sleeps to spot patterns.
Co-sleeping with Baby: Safe Sleep Guidelines for Parents

Co-sleeping with Your Baby: Safety, Benefits, AAP Guidance and Practical Rules

Practical, no-guilt guidance on co-sleeping, room sharing, and safe bed sharing. Learn AAP recommendations, risks, benefits, and the Safe Sleep Seven rules.
Swaddling Safety for Newborns - Guide & Tips for UK Parents

How to Swaddle Safely: Benefits, Risks and a Step-by-Step Guide for New Parents

Swaddling safety: how to calm the startle reflex, avoid overheating and hip issues. UK safer-sleep tips, step-by-step wrapping, and when to stop.
White Noise for Newborns: Sleep Guide + Whispy App

White Noise for Newborns: Science, Safe Use, and How Whispy Helps

Learn how white noise soothes newborns, with safe volume and timer tips. Try Whispy - an app with womb sounds, pink noise and gentle fade-outs.
Newborn Sleep Guide: What to Expect in the First Weeks

Newborn Sleep in the First Weeks: What to Expect and Gentle Tips

Newborn sleep: expect 16 to 17 hours a day, short 2-4 hour stretches, and frequent wakings. Simple, gentle tips to soothe and know when to call the doctor.
Safe Sleep for Newborns: AAP Rules to Prevent SIDS

How Newborns Should Sleep: Clear AAP Safe Sleep Rules to Reduce SIDS

Back to sleep, firm mattress, bare crib, room sharing not bed sharing - clear AAP safe sleep steps to reduce SIDS risk and help new parents feel confident.
When to Wake Your Newborn to Feed - Practical Guide

Should I Wake My Newborn to Feed? When and How Often to Feed in the First Weeks

New parent? Learn when to wake your newborn for feeds, how often to feed in the first weeks, and gentle ways to rouse a sleepy baby.
Newborn Sleep FAQ - Complete Guide for New Parents

Newborn Sleep: Complete FAQ Guide for Parents

Newborns sleep 14-17 hours in 2-4 hour stretches, and safe routines plus ABC crib rules and day-night cues help them sleep longer by 3-6 months.
Newborn Sleep Guide - How Long Should Babies Sleep

How long should a newborn baby sleep?

Newborns typically sleep 14-17 hours a day in 2-4 hour stretches - frequent night wakings for feeds are normal, and always use a firm, clear sleep surface.

Erby — Baby Tracker for Newborns & Nursing Moms

Track breastfeeding, pumping, sleep, diapers and milestones.
Erby

Erby — mobile app

Track breastfeeding, pumping, sleep, diapers and milestones.