Your baby only sleeps when they’re held, fed, or rocked — and even then, it doesn’t last.
This simple step-by-step guide walks you through exactly how to fix it, so nights can finally feel restful again.


Your baby wakes often and needs feeding every single time to fall back asleep.
Your baby only sleeps on you — and contact naps have become the only way anyone rests
Nights feel unpredictable, leaving you exhausted and unsure what to do next.
Your partner wants to help, but doesn’t really know how
You can’t seem to get any kind of routine going — and it’s starting to make you feel like you’re failing 🙈
If you’re thinking, “Yes — this is exactly what I’ve been searching for,”
you’re in the right place.

But babies are different.
And what works one week might not work the next.
That’s why this guide doesn’t tell you to do sleep “one right way.”
Instead, it gives you a gentle, clear plan that helps you understand:
Why your baby is waking
What your baby needs at different ages
And what to do when sleep changes


How baby sleep changes from 4–18 months
What’s normal (and what’s not) at each age

How to create a calm, sleep-friendly space
What actually matters (and what doesn’t)

How to spot tired signs before overtiredness hits
How to time naps and bedtime more confidently

How feeding and sleep are connected
What’s age-appropriate as sleep matures

Gentle settling approaches you can choose from
How to adapt the method to your baby’s mood

Easy nap and bedtime routines you can stick to
How routines help babies feel safe and settled


I know there’s a lot of advice online, so here are a few reasons parents trust this guide:



Baby Sleep, Explained by Age (4–18 months) 👶 - Understand what’s normal at each stage, why your baby wakes, and how sleep changes as your baby grows.
Baby Sleep, Explained by Age (4–18 months) 👶
The Sleep-Ready Setup 🧑🍼 - Create a calm, sleep-friendly environment that supports easier settling and better rest.
The Sleep-Ready Setup 🧑🍼
Wake Windows & Timing That Actually Work ⏰ - Learn how to spot tired signs and time naps and bedtime with confidence.
Wake Windows & Timing That Actually Work ⏰
Feeding & Sleep Clarity 🍼 - Understand how feeding fits into healthy sleep routines without confusion or pressure.
Feeding & Sleep Clarity 🍼
Gentle Sleep Strategies (No Cry-It-Out) 💤 - Explore calm, responsive sleep approaches and choose what feels right for your baby.
Gentle Sleep Strategies (No Cry-It-Out) 💤
Simple, Repeatable Routines 🔄 - Build nap and bedtime routines you can rely on day after day.
Simple, Repeatable Routines 🔄
Bonus #1 - The 2AM Cheet Sheet 🌙 - A simple, easy-to-follow guide for those middle-of-the-night wake-ups.
Bonus #1 - The 2AM Cheet Sheet 🌙
Bonus #2 - Nursery Printables 🖼️ – A set of simple nursery guides you can print and hang in your baby’s room
Bonus #2 - Nursery Printables 🖼️

This guide is designed for babies aged 4–18 months. The routines, schedules, and guidance are adjusted by age, so you know what to focus on at each stage.
Every baby is different, but many parents notice improvements within a few days once routines are clear and consistent.
The guide includes guidance for common disruptions like regressions, teething, early mornings, short naps, and travel, so you don’t feel like you have to start over.
Not at all. This guide is built for real life, not perfection. You’ll learn how to adjust gently and do what works best for your baby and family.
This is a printable PDF guide you can read at your own pace and come back to whenever you need clarity.
You’ll get instant access after checkout, so you can start reading right away.

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