Expert advice curated by
A Restful Night’s sleep consultants
Your child's sleep journey is an ongoing process which can change as they develop. A Restful Night aims to be a source of information for you as your child grows. Check out the blog for updates and articles around sleep tips, products and more!
The 3-Year-Old Sleep Regression: Signs, Causes, and What to Do
Is your 3 year old suddenly fighting bedtime, waking up at night, waking early, or refusing naps? Learn what causes the 3 year old sleep regression, how to adjust your 3 year old sleep schedule, when toddlers stop napping, and practical ways to get sleep back on track.
How to Get a Newborn to Sleep
Wondering how to get a newborn to sleep? These practical newborn sleep tips cover soothing a newborn to sleep, understanding newborn wake windows, using the drowsy but awake approach, and following safe newborn sleep practices. Learn how to read your baby’s sleepy cues, create a calming routine, and build healthy sleep habits from the start.
The 2-Year Sleep Regression: What to Know
Infant and child sleep expert Meg O’Leary explains the 2-year sleep regression, including common signs, how long it lasts, why your 2-year-old may suddenly stop sleeping, and practical tips for handling naps, bedtime battles, night wakings, and early mornings.
8-10 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Handle It
The 9 month sleep regression often shows up anytime between 8–10 months, when babies are mastering crawling, standing, and experiencing separation awareness. In this guide, founding sleep consultant Meg O’Leary explains why we refer to it as the 8–10 month sleep regression, what’s actually happening developmentally, and how to protect your baby’s sleep without creating new habits.
Common Baby Nap Transition Timing: When and How to Navigate Schedule Changes
Trying to understand your baby’s nap transition? Learn the exact timing for dropping naps, from 4 to 3 naps, 3 to 2 naps, and 2 to 1, plus signs of readiness, wake windows, and step-by-step strategies to help your child adjust. Perfect for parents navigating baby sleep schedules, toddler routines, daycare nap shifts, and developmental transitions.
4 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Handle It
The 4-month sleep regression is overwhelming: frequent night wakings, short naps, and an overtired baby. But this phase is actually a sign of healthy development. In this guide, sleep expert Meg O’Leary explored what causes the regression, how long it lasts, and the proven strategies you can use to help your baby adjust to their new sleep cycles and develop independent sleep skills.
6 Major Sleep Regression Periods: When They Happen and How to Handle Them
Experiencing frequent night wakings or skipped naps? You might be in the middle of a sleep regression. In this guide, we break down the 6 major baby and toddler sleep regression periods: from the 4-month sleep regression to the 2-year sleep regression. Learn what causes these disruptions, how long sleep regressions last, and practical, expert-backed strategies to handle each stage. Plus, discover when to seek professional help, and how teaching independent sleep skills can prevent future regressions.
The 4 Month Sleep Regression: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What to Do
The 4 month sleep regression is one of the biggest sleep changes you'll face during infancy. Learn why it happens, how long it lasts, common signs to watch for, and practical strategies to help your baby develop independent sleep skills and get back to more restful nights.
