The Happy Sleeper: The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep-Newborn to School Age

Put Your Baby Down Awake

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Separate Feeding from Sleep

somewhere around 6 to 8 weeks, you may notice that your baby tucks into a longer stretch of sleep starting at around 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. This is because her circadian system is maturing and beginning to send her little body signals to fall asleep roughly with sunset.

For the first 4 months, don’t let your baby cry for more than roughly a minute (one full minute might feel like more than that because it’s so hard to hear our babies cry!). The squawks and grunts are fine, but if your baby is truly crying, attend to her. By meeting your baby’s needs early on, you are building

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trust and a feeling that the world is a good place. In turn, your baby will relax and her stress level will remain low.

Don’t let your baby cry for more than a minute.