Baby and toddler sleep · ages 0 to 4

Gentler nights start with a rhythm your little one can settle into.

Every family is different, so BedtimeCoach builds a calm, age-appropriate plan around your child and the method you are comfortable with. Start free with calculators and schedules, or get your personalized pediatric sleep plan for $19.

Build your sleep plan ($19) You choose the method. We never push cry-it-out.
$19one-time, no subscription
Ages 0 to 4newborn to preschool
About 3 minto build your plan
A young child sleeping peacefully in a softly lit bedroom
calm and consistent
Grounded in established sleep science
AAP safe-sleep guidance Age-appropriate wake windows Consistent bedtime routines Gradual, gentle change
What actually helps

Three things that quietly move the needle on sleep.

No magic and no gadgets. Better nights usually come down to the same few fundamentals, adjusted for your child's age and temperament. Here is what they are, and why they work.

Fundamental 01 / rhythm

A predictable wind-down

Why it helps: familiar cues lower bedtime resistance

The same short sequence, in the same order, most nights. Children relax when they can feel what comes next, so a calm 20 to 40 minute routine does much of the work before the lights go out.

Fundamental 02 / timing

An age-appropriate schedule

Why it helps: right-sized wake windows prevent overtiredness

Sleep needs and awake stretches change month by month. Matching naps and bedtime to your child's age keeps them from getting overtired, which is one of the most common reasons bedtime falls apart.

Fundamental 03 / environment

A calm room, a method that fits

Why it helps: a safe, soothing space plus a steady response

A dark, quiet, safe sleep space and a consistent, gentle response help your child learn to settle. You choose the approach, and for babies under 4 months we focus on safe-sleep setup rather than any training.

See your child's rhythm in about three minutes.Build your sleep plan ($19)
The $19 plan

One plan, built around your child, your room, and the method you choose.

Answer a few gentle questions about your child's age, what is hardest right now, and how you like to parent at bedtime. The plan assembles an age-band schedule, a night-by-night protocol in your chosen method, a nap plan, and a printable log. It is yours instantly after checkout.

  • Ages0 to 4 years, 5 bands
  • Methodsgentle · gradual · direct
  • Formatprintable PDF + sleep log
  • Deliveryinstant, after checkout
Safe-sleep guidance follows AAP recommendations. For babies under 4 months, the plan skips formal sleep training in favor of safe-sleep setup and newborn rhythms.
Personalized Pediatric Sleep Plan$19 once
Your age-band scheduleTypical wake windows and nap structure for your child's exact age.
A night-by-night method protocolAdapted to your room setup and what is hardest right now, in the method you choose.
A nap plan, with a daycare variantNaps for your child's age, plus a version for daycare days if you need one.
Safe-sleep checklist and a 2-week logPer AAP recommendations, with a printable log and a talk-to-your-pediatrician-if list.
Build my plan for $19

Optional Sleep Support keeps guidance coming for $4.99/mo. Cancel anytime.

A serene, softly lit nursery with a simple, safe crib
What a calm sleep space looks like

Dim, quiet, and safe. The room does half the work of a good night.

A dark space, a comfortable temperature, and steady white noise all help. For babies, safe sleep means a firm, flat surface, back to sleep, and a bare crib with no pillows, bumpers, or loose blankets, following AAP guidance.

Why parents can trust the plan

Built to be honest with tired parents.

No judgment

We do not push cry-it-out. The builder explains gentle, gradual, and direct approaches in plain language, and you pick the one that fits your family and your comfort level.

You choose the methodMethod-neutral by design
Safe by default

Every plan follows AAP safe-sleep guidance. For babies under 4 months, it skips formal training entirely and focuses on safe-sleep setup and newborn rhythms.

AAP safe-sleep alignedEspecially for the youngest babies
Honest about limits

BedtimeCoach is sleep coaching and education, not medical advice. If your child has a breathing, feeding, or health concern, we point you to your pediatrician first.

Coaching, not medical careWe stay in our lane

BedtimeCoach is a new site, so we do not show customer reviews or success counts yet. The cards above describe how the plan is built and the promises we make, not testimonials, and we will never invent them.

Who it's for

Every age, with the worries that come with it.

Newborns, 0 to 4 months

Safe-sleep setup, feeding-friendly rhythms, and survival routines. No formal sleep training at this age.

Babies, 4 to 12 months

First real routines, wake windows, naps, and the questions around night wakings.

Toddlers, 1 to 2 years

Bedtime resistance, early rising, and the 18-month regression, handled gently.

Preschoolers, 2 to 4 years

Stalling, night visits, and the move from a crib to a big-kid bed.

Our one bright line
We will never promise your child sleeps through the night by a certain date.

Every child is different, and sleep is not a switch you flip. Anyone selling a guaranteed number of nights is selling certainty no honest coach can give. We give you a clear, age-appropriate plan and steady guidance, and we are upfront that progress varies from family to family.

BedtimeCoach offers sleep coaching and education, not medical advice. For babies under 4 months, premature babies, or any child with a health or feeding concern, follow your pediatrician's guidance first.

What we promise, and what we will not
What we promise
A clear, age-appropriate plan, steady guidance, and no judgment about your choices.
What we will not do
Guarantee a date, push one method on you, or stand in for your pediatrician.
If something feels off
Trust your gut and call your pediatrician. Coaching never replaces medical care.

Tonight can be calmer than last night.

Start free with the schedule maker, or build your personalized pediatric sleep plan for $19 and know exactly what to do at bedtime.

You choose the method · safe-sleep guidance per AAP · cancel Sleep Support anytime

BedtimeCoach is a wellness app, not a medical device. Consult your pediatrician for medical sleep concerns. Results vary by child and family.

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