One of the most important contributors to a baby’s physical and psychological development is sleep. The same goes for their parents! But what exactly is the science behind how babies and toddlers sleep, and how does sleep – or a lack thereof – affect a little one’s waking hours, too? Dr. Erin Flynn-Evans is a sleep scientist and co-founder of Baby Sleep Science, an organization that offers families resources and help with children’s sleep. She spent more than 10 years working in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School and at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Flynn-Evans joins us to share how much sleep babies and toddlers should be getting, the most common challenges parents face regarding their baby’s sleep, and advice and tips for the whole family on how to catch some healthy and restorative ZZZs.

Listen to this episode to learn:-Sleep guidelines for infants and toddlers established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine-The importance of naps – how frequently and how long should babies be napping as they grow?-How to optimize your baby or toddler’s sleep environment (make sure it’s cool, quiet, dark, and comfortable)-Signs to look out for signaling that your baby isn’t getting enough sleep-How to adjust your child’s sleep schedule to accommodate new school schedules and seasonal time shifts-How AI and mobile apps, like Huckleberry, can help you and your baby get better sleep-Resources for parents who need help with their child’s sleep

For more information, visit https://www.babysleepscience.com/.