January 2026

Baby crying in the crib

Baby Wakes Up When Put Down: The “Crib Is Lava” Transfer Guide (Step-by-Step)

Sleep

Table of Contents Why babies wake up when you put them down (the 5 usual suspects) 1) They’re in light sleep (aka “I heard that”) 2) The startle reflex (Moro) hits at the worst moment 3) The bassinet feels cold…

Sleep Deprivation and Why Won’t My Baby Sleep?

Why Won’t My Newborn Sleep?

Sleep

Table of Contents First: You’re Not Doing It Wrong (Newborn Sleep Is Weird on Purpose) The 7 Most Common Newborn Sleep Problems (and what’s actually going on) 1. “My baby only sleeps on me” 2. “My baby wakes up the…