Good sleep habits don’t have to wait for formal sleep training — in fact, you can start building the foundations for great sleep from the moment you bring your baby home.
Smart Sleep Coach focuses on helping parents understand and support their baby’s natural rhythms right from the start.
Early habits that support better sleep (0–3 months)
Even in the newborn stage, there are gentle ways to encourage healthy sleep:
Create a consistent bedtime routine
→ Keep it simple: a short bath, a lullaby, a quiet feed — repeated every night in the same order
Differentiate day and night
→ Use natural light and activity during the day, and dim lighting and calm sounds at night
Put your baby down drowsy but awake
→ This helps them start to associate the crib or bassinet with sleep, not just cuddles or feeding
Watch for sleep cues
→ Yawning, rubbing eyes, zoning out — catching these early helps avoid overtiredness
When to start building structure (3–4 months)
Around 3 to 4 months, your baby’s sleep patterns begin to mature. This is a great time to:
Start following age-appropriate wake windows
Introduce more predictable nap times
Establish a target bedtime that works for your family
Begin adjusting feeds to gently separate sleep and feeding over time
When to consider formal sleep coaching (4–6 months)
Once your baby’s internal clock (circadian rhythm) is more established and they’re developmentally ready, you can begin sleep coaching if needed — this typically happens between 4 and 6 months.
But remember: by focusing on the basics early, many babies begin sleeping better naturally — and may not need a formal method at all.
You’re already doing great
Building healthy sleep habits doesn’t have to be perfect — just consistent. And the Smart Sleep Coach app is here to support you each step of the way, with daily guidance, real-time schedule help, and personalized coaching whenever you’re ready.
What goes into the recommended schedule?
The schedule is powered by a smart algorithm that uses your baby’s recent sleep data to align with age-appropriate wake windows and ideal sleep timing. It’s designed to adjust dynamically as your baby’s sleep evolves.
If something feels off or you’re unsure, just reach out via the chat. A member of our team will help review and adjust the schedule to better support your baby’s sleep.