03/13/2026
I may blow your mind with this insight but the secret to predictable mornings lies in flexible bedtimes!
Yes, that’s right. I’m tell you that fixing a standard bedtime and putting your baby to bed the same time each night may be the cause of your overnight wake ups and early mornings!
We see it all the time: families lock in a set bedtime, hoping it will bring more routine, but instead their baby starts the day before the sun is even up. And let’s be honest: between work, daycare, childcare, and school... mornings don’t generally lend themselves to flexible timing!
Don’t believe me? Here’s why:
When you anchor the morning wake-up and set a goal you create a rhythm to your baby’s day. Bedtime then becomes a range based on that wake up goal. Early bedtime scares parents but if you have a tough day of naps or a tired baby it’s actually your best friend and can result in a better night! When you treat bedtime as a flexible window instead of a fixed time, you’re more likely to see longer stretches of sleep, and more predictability overall.
This is a change you could make tonight! Save this post, and let me know how it’s going in the comments!
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