Sleep Science Resources
Evidence-based research and guidelines supporting our sleep recommendations
Our sleep schedule recommendations are based on peer-reviewed pediatric sleep research and guidelines from leading health organizations. Below are some of the key resources that inform our calculations.
Note: These resources are provided for educational purposes. Always consult your pediatrician for personalized advice about your child's sleep.
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🏥 American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP provides evidence-based sleep recommendations for infants, children, and adolescents.
- •Healthy Sleep Habits
AAP guidance on healthy sleep habits for children of all ages
- •Getting Your Baby to Sleep
Evidence-based strategies for infant sleep
🔬 National Sleep Foundation & NIH
Research-based sleep duration recommendations by age group.
- •How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?
Age-specific sleep duration recommendations
- •Safe Infant Sleep (NICHD)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development sleep guidance
📚 Pediatric Sleep Research
Key research studies informing our age-based recommendations:
- •Hirshkowitz et al. (2015)
"National Sleep Foundation's sleep time duration recommendations: methodology and results summary" - Sleep Health Journal
- •Mindell & Williamson (2018)
"Benefits of a bedtime routine in young children: Sleep, development, and beyond" - Sleep Medicine Reviews
- •Paruthi et al. (2016)
"Consensus Statement of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine on the Recommended Amount of Sleep for Healthy Children" - Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
⏰ Wake Windows & Sleep Cycles
Our wake window calculations are based on developmental sleep science:
Newborns (0-3 months)
Wake windows: 45-90 minutes | 4-5 naps per day
Infants (4-11 months)
Wake windows: 1.5-4 hours (progressive) | 2-4 naps per day
Toddlers (1-2 years)
Wake windows: 4-6 hours | 1-2 naps per day
Preschoolers (3-5 years)
Wake windows: All day (may have 1 nap) | 0-1 naps per day
📉 Sleep Regressions
Common developmental sleep regression periods:
- •4-month regression: Permanent shift to adult-like sleep cycles
- •8-10 month regression: Separation anxiety, crawling/standing milestones
- •12-month regression: Walking development, nap transition
- •18-month & 2-year regressions: Language explosion, independence seeking
⚠️ Important Reminder
While we base our recommendations on established sleep science, every child is unique. These resources are for educational purposes only.
Always consult your pediatrician for personalized sleep advice, especially if you have concerns about your child's sleep patterns, health, or development.