Sleep Regressions & Challenges
Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts
As your baby’s brain develops, their sleep may have some bumps along the way. In this section, we unpack common sleep disruptions—from the 4-month regression to teething, travel, illness, and developmental leaps. Learn why sleep changes happen, how to survive rough nights, and when it’s time to adjust your approach.
When to Transition Out of a Swaddle
We love swaddling. Swaddling is a universal tool that can benefit babies and parents alike. Swaddling a newborn is a safe practice that replicates the snug feeling of the womb, which helps babies transition smoothly to life on the outside. Many of our Newborn Care Specialists and Postpartum Doulas lean...
Can You Sleep Train a Newborn? Sleep Training vs. Sleep Conditioning
One of the most commonly asked questions from our overnight newborn care clients at Well Supported Family is “Can you sleep train my newborn?” We are a team of Newborn Care Specialists, Postpartum Doulas, Sleep Consultants, Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses [AKA Night Nurses, Baby Nurses, Night Nannies]. Families...
My Baby Only Sleeps When Held [Why It Happens and What Helps]
If you’ve found yourself holding your baby while nodding off at 2am because your newborn only sleeps on you and wakes up as soon as you try to transition to the bassinet or crib, you’re not alone. Babies preferring to sleep in arms is one of the most common [and...
How to Get a Newborn to Sleep at Night [And What to Do When Nothing Works]
At Well Supported Family, we provide overnight newborn care to hundreds of families every year, so we truly understand the struggle of frequent wakings when it feels like the baby is always awake. If you’re up all night wondering what you’re doing wrong, you’re not alone. Newborn sleep is rarely...
Newborn Day-Night Confusion: Why Your Baby’s Days and Nights Feel Backward [and How to Fix Reverse Cycling]
Being awake all night with a newborn can feel overwhelming, especially when your baby seems wide awake at 2 a.m. and sleepy all afternoon. One of the most common reasons for this early exhaustion is newborn day-night confusion, sometimes called reverse cycling. Day-night confusion happens because your baby’s internal clock...
The Witching Hour for Babies: How to Help Your Fussy Newborn Stop Crying
It’s four p.m. and you feel yourself starting to brace for the inevitable newborn tantrum as the clock inches towards five. Every night the anxiety of evening looms over your head, haunting your waking hours with dread that you’ll face another sleepless night of an inconsolable baby. As if prompted...
When do babies sleep through the night? Help your newborn sleep better sooner
Congratulations! If you’re reading this you probably have a new baby and are REALLY tired. Hopefully we can find the perfect balance between hope and reality as we get into when babies naturally sleep through the night! When do babies sleep through the night? Let's talk about it. What does...
Newborn Sleep Challenges [And How We Help Parents Overcome Them]
If you’re in the first few months of life with a new baby, chances are that sleep is top of mind, and probably in short supply. Those early weeks can bring unpredictable wakeups, short naps, and lots of questions about what’s “normal.” You’re not imagining it. Newborn sleep is complex,...
How to Soothe a Baby Who Won’t Settle (Even When You’ve Tried Everything)
When your baby is upset, parents want to do whatever it takes to soothe them quickly. If you're out of options, here are some tips from the experts that you can try. Tip One: Tune In When that shrill cry from your new baby pulls at your heartstrings, the first...
The 5 S’s: How to Soothe a Fussy Baby
Do you ever feel lost on how to soothe a fussy baby? After nine months in the perfectly warm and cozy womb, our bright, loud world can be totally overwhelming for newborns. All babies cry to communicate their needs. A cry could mean baby is cold, wet, hungry, tired, overstimulated,...
Understanding the 4 month sleep regression:
POV: You're a few months into parenthood, and you’re finally hitting your stride. Your baby’s nap routine is on point, your baby falls asleep easily, and is sleeping (mostly) through the night. Then, out of nowhere, your 3-5 month old starts fighting naps, crying for you at bedtime, and waking...
Eat. Play. Sleep.
What IS Eat Play Sleep? Should I put my baby on a nap schedule? What IS an appropriate nap schedule for a newborn? If you ask ten different moms what’s typical for newborn sleep, you will undoubtedly get ten different answers. If you ask ten different sleep professionals what’s typical for newborn...
Baby Sleep Regressions: Signs, Sleep Training, and How to Survive
Bringing a new life into the world is an exhilarating experience, full of joy, surprises, but also [of course], many sleepless nights. Just when you think you've got a handle on your little one's sleep patterns, sleep regression might throw you a curveball, disrupting what precious rest you've managed to...
My Baby Is Climbing Out Of The Crib
HELP! "My baby is climbing out of the crib!" I’ve had three parents reach out to me with this issue this month! And when that happens...that means it’s time for a blog! If your child is younger than 3 then they *may* not emotionally or developmentally ready to be out...
Fixing Early Morning Wake Ups
Attention all miserable parents! Every May it’s the same. Parents coming out of the woodwork asking me to help with their sweet little angels that are suddenly waking at ungodly hours. How do we go about fixing these early morning wake ups?! Here’s What’s Happened: Your baby may have been...
Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.
Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.
Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.
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