Good Night, Baby · Bonus 4

Baby Sleep Checklists

Simple, tappable lists to prepare, check, and adjust every part of your baby's sleep routine

8 Quick-Reference Checklists

"The best routine is the one your family can actually repeat."

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01

Sleep Environment Prep

Before putting baby down to sleep.

Room
Calm environment
Lights dimmed
Comfortable temperature
Safe sleep space
Weather-appropriate clothing
Outside noise reduced
Emotional Preparation
Baby had time to calm down
Avoided strong stimulation beforehand
The transition to sleep felt calm
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02

Bedtime Routine

My nighttime sequence.

Start around the same time
Dim the house lights
Change into sleep clothes
Bath or hygiene (if part of the routine)
Feed baby (if applicable)
Quiet, calm moment
Place in sleep space
My routine usually lasts
Under 10 min
10–20 min
Over 20 min

"The best routine is the one your family can actually repeat."

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03

Sleep Signs

What my baby shows.

Rubs eyes
Yawns
Loses interest in play
Gets quieter
Becomes irritable for no clear reason
Seeks to be held or comforted
When I see these signs
I start preparing for sleep
I reduce stimulation
I begin the routine
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04

Before & After a Nap

Nap-time preparation and review.

Before
Checked the appropriate wake window
Environment prepared
Calmer activities beforehand
Same lead-up sequence
After
Logged the duration
Observed baby's mood
Adjusted the next awake window if needed
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05

When Baby Wakes at Night

Before and while responding.

Before acting
Waited a few moments to observe
Checked basic needs
Kept the room dark
Avoided unnecessary stimulation
Responding calmly
Low voice
Gentle movements
Minimal interaction
Same approach as usual
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06

Weekly Habit Review

At the end of the week.

Observed sleep patterns
Identified improvements
Chose just one change to test
Stayed consistent
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07

Travel or Routine Change

Vacations, visits, a new room, or family changes.

Before
Bring familiar objects
Keep as much of the routine as possible
Prepare the new environment
During
Keep approximate timing
Reduce excess stimulation
Allow time to adjust
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08

The Caregivers' Checklist

Because baby sleep involves you too.

Communicating with whoever else cares for baby
Following a similar strategy together
Noticing small wins
Adjusting expectations
👶 0–3 mo
👶 3–6 mo
👶 6–12 mo
👶 12+ mo
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✦ Bonus Card

The 5-Minute-Before-Bed Card

Print and keep near the crib.

🌙 Before I Try a Nap or Bedtime
How long has baby been awake?
Are they showing sleep signs?
Is the environment ready?
Has the routine started?