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When putting baby to sleep — and helping them fall asleep — here's what you need to know. A parent's resource for baby and child sleep tips, written by certified pediatric sleep consultants.

A toddler looking at a book.
Sleep • Updated 12/06/23

Sleep and cognitive development: How adequate sleep enhances learning in children

 A toddler looking at a book.

by Janelle Jeffery

Pediatric sleep consultant

A baby sleeping.
Sleep • Updated 10/24/23

Decoding baby sleep cues: Nurturing healthy sleep habits from the start

 A baby sleeping.

by Gemma Coe, BSc (hons) Nursing, PGCE, MPH

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A pregnant woman laying on a bed.
Pregnancy • Updated 10/30/23

Insomnia during pregnancy

 A pregnant woman laying on a bed.

by Andrew T. Allen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist

A mother reading with her two children.
Sleep • Updated 10/27/23

Mastering sleep routines: Navigating multiple children

 A mother reading with her two children.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

A woman snoring.
Pregnancy • Updated 10/30/23

Snoring in pregnancy: Causes and tips to prevent

 A woman snoring.

by Andrew T. Allen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist

A woman looking at melatonin pills in her hand.
Pregnancy • Updated 10/30/23

Melatonin in pregnancy: Is it safe to take melatonin while pregnant?

 A woman looking at melatonin pills in her hand.

by Andrew T. Allen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist

A child in blue, plaid pajamas cuddling a stuffed animal.
Sleep • Updated 10/24/23

Kids and sleep: How much is too much day sleep?

 A child in blue, plaid pajamas cuddling a stuffed animal.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A woman is holding a crying baby.
Sleep • Updated 11/09/23

The witching hour: What it is, why it happens, and how to manage

 A woman is holding a crying baby.

by Gemma Coe, BSc (hons) Nursing, PGCE, MPH

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A young child hiding behind her hands from a "monster" in the closet.
Sleep • Updated 12/01/23

Toddler nightmares: Why they happen and what to do

 A young child hiding behind her hands from a "monster" in the closet.

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

A pregnant woman laying on her side using a C-shaped pregnancy pillow.
Pregnancy • Updated 10/30/23

How to sleep with a pregnancy pillow? 4 best sleeping positions

 A pregnant woman laying on her side using a C-shaped pregnancy pillow.

by Molly Mahler, MSOT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Occupational Therapist

A child peeking over the bed covers.
Sleep • Updated 10/30/23

Bedtime problems: Sleep resistance in kids

 A child peeking over the bed covers.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A child holding a melatonin gummy.
Sleep • Updated 02/16/23

Melatonin for kids: Is it safe for kids to take melatonin?

 A child holding a melatonin gummy.

by Gemma Coe, BSc (hons) Nursing, PGCE, MPH

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A pregnant woman sleeping on her side, holding her belly.
Pregnancy • Updated 10/30/23

Best and worst sleeping positions during pregnancy

 A pregnant woman sleeping on her side, holding her belly.

by Molly Mahler, MSOT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Occupational Therapist

A young girl in pajamas smiling.
Sleep • Updated 07/31/23

How to transition your child to bedtime using a timer

 A young girl in pajamas smiling.

by Camila Martelo

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A photo of a young child sleeping with their stuffed animal, a rabbit.
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

How to solidify a sleep routine for your child

 A photo of a young child sleeping with their stuffed animal, a rabbit.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

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Sleep • Updated 07/28/23

Back to school sleep schedule & tips

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by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Toddler in yellow raincoat with orange beanie and green boots walking through the forest during Autumn
Sleep • Updated 11/03/23

How to adjust your baby’s sleep for fall daylight saving time change in 2023

 Toddler in yellow raincoat with orange beanie and green boots walking through the forest during Autumn

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates

A caregiver is holding a baby, who is sucking on their thumb.
Sleep • Updated 12/06/23

How to get your baby to sleep in a crib

 A caregiver is holding a baby, who is sucking on their thumb.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A baby is smiling while in a swaddle.
Sleep • Updated 08/21/23

When to stop swaddling baby: Transition out of swaddle

 A baby is smiling while in a swaddle.

by Gemma Coe, BSc (hons) Nursing, PGCE, MPH

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

A kindergartener boy is napping on a nap mat.
Sleep • Updated 12/06/23

How much sleep do 5 year olds need: Kindergartener sleep needs

 A kindergartener boy is napping on a nap mat.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Two brothers sitting beside each other smiling.
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Tips and tricks for siblings sharing a room

 Two brothers sitting beside each other smiling.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

A baby is being comforted by their caregiver in a bassinet while also being swaddled.
Sleep • Updated 08/29/23

When to move baby to crib: Help your baby move out of the bassinet

 A baby is being comforted by their caregiver in a bassinet while also being swaddled.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A pregnant woman sleeping with a pregnancy pillow.
Pregnancy • Updated 10/30/23

Common sleep pregnancy issues

 A pregnant woman sleeping with a pregnancy pillow.

by Beth Christensen, DPT

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Physical Therapist

A smiling baby in a crib with a blue onesie on.
Sleep • Updated 08/29/23

When and how to transition your baby to their own room

 A smiling baby in a crib with a blue onesie on.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A baby sleeping and smiling while sleeping.
Sleep • Updated 08/22/23

First year of sleep expectations

 A baby sleeping and smiling while sleeping.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Sleep sacks: When to use sleep sacks & When to stop using sleep sacks
Sleep • Updated 08/29/23

Sleep Sacks: When to use, when to stop using and sizing tips by age

 Sleep sacks: When to use sleep sacks & When to stop using sleep sacks

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Child sleeping in the crib.
Sleep • Updated 10/30/23

Crib safety: a guide to preparing a safe sleeping environment

 Child sleeping in the crib.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A baby swaddled in a blue blanket.
Sleep • Updated 08/29/23

How to swaddle a baby for optimal sleep

 A baby swaddled in a blue blanket.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A baby in a bassinet.
Sleep • Updated 10/30/23

Tips for room sharing with your baby

 A baby in a bassinet.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Wooden crib in neutral nursery room
Sleep • Updated 10/30/23

7 crib safety tips and checklist: A guide to safe sleep

 Wooden crib in neutral nursery room

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

A small child sleeping in a toddler bed.
Sleep • Updated 12/06/23

When to transition from a crib to a toddler bed

 A small child sleeping in a toddler bed.

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Yawning newborn on furry brown blanket
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Ask an expert with Amy Bassett

 Yawning newborn on furry brown blanket

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

Adult hands holding baby feet in crib
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Ask an expert with Dr. Erin Flynn-Evans

 Adult hands holding baby feet in crib

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates

Toddler asleep in bed
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Ask an expert with Amber LoRe

 Toddler asleep in bed

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Toddler sitting up in bed after having nightmare or night terror
Sleep • Updated 10/20/23

Night terrors in toddlers: What you can do

 Toddler sitting up in bed after having nightmare or night terror

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

Baby sitting on grass near bloomed flowers
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Spring forward 2023: Adjust baby sleep schedule

 Baby sitting on grass near bloomed flowers

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Newborn sleeping soundly in crib. White noise can help babies sleep.
Sleep • Updated 11/21/23

Can white noise help babies sleep?

 Newborn sleeping soundly in crib. White noise can help babies sleep.

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

halloween sleep tips toddler sleep schedule on holidays
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

How to get your kid to sleep after trick-or-treating

 halloween sleep tips toddler sleep schedule on holidays

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Baby whimpering while sleeping while mom tries to put him back to bed.
Sleep • Updated 10/24/23

3 reasons why your baby is crying in their sleep: Causes and tips

 Baby whimpering while sleeping while mom tries to put him back to bed.

by Amy Bassett, BA, CLC, ALC, IBCLC, RLC

Pediatric Sleep Consultant & Lactation Consultant

Woman laying in bed on cellphone
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

3 tips for parents having sleep troubles during the pandemic

 Woman laying in bed on cellphone

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Child hiding under blanket
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

5 tips to limit nighttime fears during the COVID-19 pandemic

 Child hiding under blanket

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Child sleeping in bed during night time
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

5 tips for creating a kid's sleep sanctuary

 Child sleeping in bed during night time

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Child sleeping in bed getting good sleep
Sleep • Updated 07/26/23

How sleep can boost your child's immunity

 Child sleeping in bed getting good sleep

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Adult sleeping in bed
Sleep • Updated 10/11/23

5 tips to improve sleep with proper sleep hygiene

 Adult sleeping in bed

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

4 reasons your two year old is stalling at bedtime

 Photo by freestocks.org from Pexels

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Huckleberry Sleep Consultant
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Confessions of a sleep consultant with Amber LoRe

 Huckleberry Sleep Consultant

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates

bed time books
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Awesome bedtime books for babies

 bed time books

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Mom reading to baby before bed time
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Bedtime routines our baby sleep consultants swear by

 Mom reading to baby before bed time

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Baby on bed Photo by Min An from Pexels
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Baby waking up too early: Reasons and tips to handle early risers

 Baby on bed Photo by Min An from Pexels

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

Kids at airport watching airplanes take off
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Traveling with kids? How to keep your sleep routine on track

 Kids at airport watching airplanes take off

by Amber LoRe

Pediatric sleep consultant

parents and baby
Sleep • Updated 10/17/23

Sleep during COVID-19: How to ensure kids are getting enough

 parents and baby

by Huckleberry Team

News and updates

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