Newborn Sleep Schedule: Hour-by-Hour Guide
Baby Sleep A newborn sleep schedule is less about strict clock times and more about understanding your baby's natural rhythms. In the early weeks, sleep comes...
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55 guidesSleep
Schedules, wake windows, regressions and naps.
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101 guidesDiapers & wipes
Fit, leaks, rash, changes and choosing a diaper.
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24 guidesPotty training
Readiness signs, training pants and night dryness.
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51 guidesMilestones & play
Month-by-month milestones, toys and play.
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26 guidesFeeding
Breast, bottle, both, and first foods.
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50 guidesSkin & health
Rashes, fevers, first aid and everyday care.
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27 guidesPregnancy & prep
Due-date prep, hospital bags and baby names.
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29 guidesParent life
Postpartum, work, family and travel.
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41 reviewsReviews & comparisons
Best-of lists and how Alppi compares.
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10 toolsParent tools
Calculators, charts and printable logs.
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Find guides for your baby's stage
Choose a stage. We'll show the guides that matter now, and the diaper size most babies wear.
Getting ready for baby
Lists, bags and a little planning, so the first week home feels less like a scramble.
Newborn diapers: size NB, under 11 lb
Right size for this stage
Alppi Newborn Special
From $23.75$31.70
Diapers made for the first weeks, so that's one thing off the list.
The newborn weeks
Feeds, changes and short sleeps on repeat. You don't have to get it all right. These guides cover the questions that come up at 3 a.m.
Diaper sizes NB-1 (up to 17 lb)Sleep sack S (0-6M)
Right size for this stage
Alppi Newborn Special
From $23.75$31.70
Sized for the first weeks, with a soft waistband.
Rolling, sitting, crawling
Every month brings a new skill, and sometimes a new sleep wobble. Here's what to expect and how to roll with it.
Diaper sizes 2-3 (13-30 lb)Sleep sack M (6-18M)
Right size for this stage
Alppi Wispy Cloud Diaper Bundles
$53.70$63.40
Bundles in every size, so moving up a size is easy.
Toddler years
Big feelings, fewer naps and, one day, the potty. Go at your toddler's pace.
Diaper sizes 4-5 (26+ lb)Training pants 3-6
Right size for this stage
Alppi Training Pants Bundles
$53.70$63.40
Pull-on pants with tear-away sides for quick changes.
Series
Sleep regressions, month by month
A rough patch, not a step back. Tap a month to see what's going on and what helps.
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3mo
3 Month Sleep Regression: Tips That Work
Early wobbles as days and nights sort out.
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4mo
4 Month Sleep Regression: Causes, Signs & Survival Tips
The big one. Sleep cycles start to mature.
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6mo
6 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens & What to Do
Rolling, sitting and first foods.
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7mo
Surviving the 7 Month Sleep Regression
New skills want practice at night.
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8mo
8 Month Sleep Regression: Causes, Signs & How to Help
Crawling and separation worries.
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9mo
9 Month Sleep Regression: Gentle Ways to Cope and Help Your Baby
Pulling up, standing, nap shifts.
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10mo
10 Month Sleep Regression: A Parent's Guide
Cruising and the two-nap squeeze.
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1+yr
What to Know About Toddler Sleep Regression
Toddler independence meets bedtime.
Buying guides
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Pincer Grasp Activities for Babies: 6 Easy Ideas
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Understanding Early Hand Preference in Toddlers
Early hand preference in toddlers needs context. Choosing one hand more often can be part of development, but consistently avoiding the other hand deserves assessment. Persistent...
10 Core Strengthening Activities for Toddlers
Core strengthening activities for toddlers can be ordinary games: crawling, reaching, kneeling, picking up toys, dancing, and climbing suitable playground equipment. These movements give the trunk...
When to Switch Car Seat: A Stage-by-Stage Guide
Car Seat Safety Your baby's car seat needs change as they grow, but knowing when to switch car seat stages isn't always obvious. Age can give...
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Diaper + Dry Wipes Value Combo (Monthly)
From $126.96$158.70
Diapers and dry wipes in one monthly box. Skip, pause or cancel anytime.
