Newborn Sleep Guide: Gentle Routines & Soothing Strategies for the First 12 Weeks

A calm, supportive guide that helps new parents understand newborn sleep, create simple routines, and soothe their baby with confidence. Designed to reduce overwhelm and bring clarity to the early weeks.

The Newborn Sleep Guide by Lyttle Paris is a gentle, realistic roadmap for navigating the first 12 weeks of your baby’s life. Newborn sleep is unpredictable, but it doesn’t have to feel confusing. This guide breaks everything down into simple steps that help you understand your baby’s cues, support healthy sleep habits, and create a peaceful rhythm for your home.

Inside, you’ll learn how newborn sleep cycles work, how to set up an ideal sleep environment, how to soothe your baby effectively, and how to build flexible routines that support feeding, naps, and nighttime rest. Every section is written in a warm, reassuring tone to help you feel grounded and capable during this sensitive stage.

What’s Inside: • Understanding newborn sleep cycles • Safe sleep guidelines • Ideal sleep environment setup • Soothing techniques (5 S’s, contact naps, calming strategies) • Flexible newborn routines • Feeding + sleep connection • Wake windows & sleepy cues • Day/night confusion • Nap patterns in the first 12 weeks • Growth spurts & regressions • Troubleshooting common newborn sleep challenges • Parent FAQ

Benefits for Parents: • Reduces overwhelm in the early weeks • Helps you understand your baby’s cues • Supports safer, calmer sleep • Creates gentle structure without strict schedules • Builds confidence in soothing and settling • Helps parents feel more rested and prepared

Who It’s For: • New parents (0–12 weeks) • Families wanting gentle, realistic newborn guidance • Parents struggling with day/night confusion • Anyone wanting a calmer, more predictable newborn rhythm

How to Use It: • Read one section at a time • Follow the flexible routines • Use soothing techniques during fussy periods • Revisit sections during growth spurts or regressions