Routines and Sleep Pressure
If naps are short, bedtime is a battle, or nights feel broken, this section helps you understand sleep pressure, awake windows, and the routine tweaks that actually make a difference.
Understanding sleep pressure and awake windows helps explain why naps shorten, bedtime resistance appears and night waking increases.
Creating a Night Routine That Supports Sleep, Babies and Toddlers
Learn how to create a night routine that works as a reliable sleep cue for babies and toddlers, without it becoming overstimulating or negotiable.
When to Increase Awake Windows, And When Not To
If you stretch awake time at the wrong moment, you can turn a small sleep wobble into an overtired spiral, so this guide shows you when to adjust and when to hold steady.
When to Decrease Awake Windows
When your baby looks exhausted but sleep is still messy, that usually points to overtiredness, not undertiredness, and shorter awake windows can be the circuit breaker.
Undertired vs Overtired, How to Tell the Difference
Learn how to tell whether your child needs more sleep pressure or more recovery, so you can make the right adjustment instead of guessing.
If you need personalised support implementing routines, explore our baby sleep consultations for tailored guidance.
Eva Beke
Certified Paediatric Sleep Consultant
Founder The Sleepy Little Bubs
I’m a certified paediatric sleep consultant and the founder of The Sleepy Little Bubs. I support families through baby and toddler sleep with practical, evidence-based guidance that considers the whole picture - sleep, development, routines, feeding, and family dynamics.
My approach is realistic, supportive, and designed to evolve as your child grows, so you’re not just getting help for today, but confidence moving forward.
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