Illustration: A picture book and a small clock beside a sunlit window.

☀️ Get plenty of natural light during the day

⏰ Adjust wake windows so baby is not under or overtired

📖 Use a simple nap routine for consistency

🌑 Keep the room dark and use white noise

🤱 Put baby down drowsy but awake when possible

🤗 Step in with gentle comfort if they stir around 30 minutes

⏳ Pause before going in — give baby a chance to resettle

💤 Remember, some babies just need time to practice linking cycles

Sources and further reading

These sources offer further reading on the topics discussed in this article.

NHS: Helping your baby to sleep

American Academy of Pediatrics: Getting your baby to sleep

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