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Sleep advice that actually works — the Lunio blog

Practical, science-backed advice for children aged 6 months to 8 years. Read in 10 minutes, try tonight.

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SLEEP SCHEDULES

Why does the same schedule work for one baby and fail for another?

Two babies, the same age, the same published schedule, completely different results. Here's why an age-based schedule is a starting point rather than an answer, and what actually decides the right one for your baby.

7 min read
A toddler's bedroom in the early morning, curtains opened to a soft pale sunrise, an analogue clock on the bedside table
SLEEP DISRUPTION

Toddler sleep after a late night — how to reset without losing the whole week

One late night does not ruin toddler sleep. Doing the wrong thing the morning after does. Here's the morning anchor method — and why letting them sleep in is almost always the bigger mistake.

6 min read
Bedtime routine for a 2-year-old — what works and what doesn't
BEDTIME

Bedtime routine for a 2-year-old — what works and what doesn't

Most 2-year-old bedtime routines fail because they treat the symptom, not the pattern. Here's the sequence that works — and the exact script for when they push back on night 1.

7 min read
A 3-year-old in pyjamas sitting up in a navy bed holding a picture book, warm amber lamplight, a parent's hand visible turning a page — calm and connected before lights out
BEDTIME

Bedtime routine for a 3-year-old — what changes and what to hold

The routine that worked at 2 often stops working at 3. Here's why — and how to adapt the bedtime routine for a 3-year-old without losing what took months to build.

6 min read
A 2-year-old asleep in a navy cot, soft amber light from a small lamp, a stuffed bear tucked beside them, peaceful and still
SLEEP SCHEDULES

How much sleep does a 2-year-old need?

Most parents underestimate how much sleep their 2-year-old actually needs. Here's the number, how to tell if they're getting it, and what to change if they're not.

6 min read
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EARLY RISING

Why your child wakes at 5am — and how to actually fix it

Early rising is one of the hardest sleep problems to fix — because most parents accidentally make it worse. Here's what's actually causing it and how to push that wake-up time later.

5 min read
A small child silhouetted in a half-open bedroom doorway, warm amber light spilling into a navy hallway at dusk
BEDTIME

Why your child won't go to bed — and what actually works

If bedtime takes 90 minutes of negotiation every night, you're not alone — and it's not your fault. Here's what's actually causing resistance and how a consistent routine fixes it.

6 min read