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The Science of Infant Sleep

$14.99

As your baby grows, their sleep becomes more structured — but it can still feel confusing when naps change, wake windows stretch, and nights vary. The Science of Infant Sleep gives you a clear, evidence-based understanding of how sleep develops from 3 to 12 months, helping you confidently support your baby through this stage. With simple explanations and practical guidance, this guide shows you what’s normal, what’s changing, and how to create healthy, sustainable sleep patterns without strict routines or pressure.

As your baby grows, their sleep becomes more structured — but it can still feel confusing when naps change, wake windows stretch, and nights vary. The Science of Infant Sleep gives you a clear, evidence-based understanding of how sleep develops from 3 to 12 months, helping you confidently support your baby through this stage. With simple explanations and practical guidance, this guide shows you what’s normal, what’s changing, and how to create healthy, sustainable sleep patterns without strict routines or pressure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • How infant sleep develops after 3 months — understanding how sleep cycles mature and become more structured.

  • NREM and REM sleep explained — the stages of deep, restorative sleep and the role of active, brain-building sleep.

  • How your baby’s body clock forms — what circadian rhythm is, how it develops, and how light shapes sleep patterns.

  • Day vs night sleep strategies — practical guidance on environment, interaction, and feeding to reinforce predictable rhythms.

  • Sleep pressure — how wake windows work, what happens when they’re too short or too long, and how sleep pressure drives rest.

  • Adult vs infant sleep comparison — a clear breakdown of why infants wake more, cycle faster, and rely on lighter sleep.

  • Wake windows by age — developmentally appropriate awake times from 3 to 12 months.

  • Sleep needs by age — total sleep ranges, nap expectations, and day–night distribution across 4–12 months.

  • Baby-led daily rhythm — flexible routines, following cues, and supporting sleep without rigid scheduling.

  • Typical day examples — realistic daily schedules for 4–5 months, 6 months, 9–10 months, and 12 months.