The BlinkBaby Blog
Tips on baby monitoring, sleep and getting the most out of the iPhone and iPad you already own.
How to Turn an Old iPhone Into a Baby Monitor (Step by Step)
That old iPhone in your drawer can become a free, secure baby monitor in under a minute. Here is exactly how to set it up with BlinkBaby, plus tips for placement and reliability.
Read more →Teething and Sleep: Signs, Safe Comfort, and When It Is Not Teething
Is teething really behind your baby's rough nights? Learn the common signs, how teething affects sleep, safe ways to ease sore gums, and when to call your pediatrician.
Read more →Daylight Saving Time and Baby Sleep: How to Handle Spring Forward and Fall Back
Clock changes can throw off even the best baby sleep schedule. Here is how to adjust for spring forward and fall back, whether you shift gradually or all at once.
Read more →Baby Waking Too Early? Causes and Fixes for 5 A.M. Wake-Ups
If your baby is starting the day before the sun, you are not alone. Here are the most common reasons for early morning waking and practical, gentle ways to push wake-up time later.
Read more →Nap Transitions: When and How to Drop a Nap (4 to 3 to 2 to 1)
Dropping a nap can throw your whole day off. Learn the typical ages for each nap transition, the signs your baby is ready, and simple ways to bridge the gap while they adjust.
Read more →The Perfect Nursery Setup for Better Baby Sleep
Darkness, a comfortable temperature, the right sleepwear, a safe crib, and a well-placed monitor. Here is how to set up a nursery that helps your baby sleep safely and soundly.
Read more →Drowsy but Awake: How to Help Your Baby Learn to Self-Soothe
"Put your baby down drowsy but awake" is classic advice, but what does it actually mean, and when does it start to work? Here is a realistic, age-by-age guide to practicing it gently.
Read more →White Noise for Babies: Does It Help, How Loud, and When to Stop
White noise can help some babies settle and stay asleep, but volume and placement matter. Here is how to use it safely, what sound to choose, and how to wean off it when the time comes.
Read more →How to Build a Simple Baby Bedtime Routine (Step by Step)
A short, predictable bedtime routine is one of the easiest ways to help your baby wind down. Here is how to build one step by step, when to start, and sample routines by age.
Read more →The 4-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Cope
Your baby was finally sleeping longer stretches, and now they wake every hour. Here is what the 4-month sleep regression really is, why it happens, how long it lasts and how to get through it.
Read more →Baby Wake Windows Explained: Timing Naps and Bedtime by Age
Wake windows are the stretches of awake time between sleeps. Learn typical wake windows by age, how to spot tired signs, and what to do when your baby seems overtired or undertired.
Read more →Safe Sleep Guidelines for Babies: A Practical Guide for Parents
Back to sleep, a firm flat surface and an empty crib. Here is a clear, practical walkthrough of safe sleep guidelines for babies, how to set up the crib, and what to avoid to reduce the risk of SIDS.
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