Get the tools you need to get your baby (and you!) more sleep.

Sleep shouldn't be a nightmare. Look forward to bedtime and naps with proven solutions from a pediatric sleep doctor.

Only $75

for 12 months of access
(other sleep courses $99+)

First lesson free

Understanding newborn sleep schedules

With the right strategies, your baby can be a good sleeper.

Don't struggle through sleep challenges alone – we're here to help with advice you can trust.

  • Newborn sleep tips: identify sleepy cues, find the best schedule, and learn how to handle extreme sleep deprivation.

  • Sleep regressions: baby sleep can be a topsy-turvy journey. Let us help you deal with setbacks along the way.

  • Night wakings: is your baby waking up 3, 4, or even more times per night? Dr. Brown's "climbing down the ladder" strategy can help.

  • Sleep training: get three science-backed methods to choose from to fit your family's needs, and learn how to handle common sleep training problems.

Take a sneak peek

We cover everything you need from A to Zzz

Watch 21 short video lessons at a pace that works for you. Keep the 24 downloadable guides for easy reference later (no note taking required!).
  1. 1
    • Before you begin

    • Introduction

    • Safe sleep basics

    • Setting up your baby's nursery for optimal sleep

    • Optional quiz

  2. 2
    • Introduction to newborn sleep

    • Understanding your newborn's schedule

    • How to prevent a fussy, overtired baby

    • When to pick up a noisy sleeper

    • Coping with extreme sleep deprivation

    • Optional quiz

  3. 3
    • How sleep changes for 3- to 5-month-olds

    • Introducing a bedtime routine

    • Breaking sleep associations and teaching independent sleep

    • Nighttime wakings and how to handle them

    • Naps during the 3- to 5-month stage

    • The 4-month sleep regression

    • Optional quiz

  4. 4
    • What is sleep training?

    • Choosing the right sleep training method for your family

    • Solution 1: No check-ins

    • Solution 2: Stay in baby's room

    • Solution 3: Timed check-ins

    • Common sleep training problems

    • Naps during the 6- to 12-month stage

    • Other FAQs about sleep training

    • Optional quiz

  5. 5
    • Finding support from the BabyCenter Community

  6. 6
    • The ABCD's of safe sleep

    • Nursery tips to help baby sleep better

    • 4 truths about newborn sleep

    • Day/night confusion

    • How to calm a fussy newborn

    • How to swaddle a baby

    • Preventing over-tiredness in newborns

    • How to tell if your newborn is really crying

    • Strategies for dealing with sleep deprivation

    • What to know about baby sleep for 3- to 5-month-olds

    • The 4 B's for bedtime

    • Sleep associations and putting baby down drowsy but awake

    • How to minimize night wakings

    • Napping for 3- to 5-month-olds

    • Baby sleep tracking worksheet

    • Sleep regressions

    • Sleep training myths

    • Choosing your sleep training method

    • Solution 1: No check-ins

    • Solution 2: Stay in baby's room

    • Solution 3: Timed check-ins

    • Common sleep training pitfalls

    • Naps in the 6- to 12-month stage

    • Other FAQs about sleep training

4.4 / 5 stars
10 reviews

Here's what parents are saying

5 star rating

Many things to appreciate

Megan

I am a first time expecting mother who began this course already feeling overwhelmed with everything there is to learn. I found there are many things to appr...

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I am a first time expecting mother who began this course already feeling overwhelmed with everything there is to learn. I found there are many things to appreciate with having completed lessons 1-12z First, breaking down the info into chunks coupled with clear summaries at end and in writing. At end there was a wonderful Multiple choice quiz which further aided in my retention. unlike other courses, I walked away confident with the information I needed and feeling less overwhelmed! I am excited to share with my husband and future nanny! NOTE: This reviewer received free course access in exchange for their honest review.

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5 star rating

From Exhausted to Rested

BabyCenter Parent

I recently took the BabyCenter 3-stage Sleep Solution course course and I must say, it has completely transformed the way my little one sleeps. Before taking...

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I recently took the BabyCenter 3-stage Sleep Solution course course and I must say, it has completely transformed the way my little one sleeps. Before taking the course, my baby was waking up multiple times in the night and I was constantly exhausted. However, after implementing the techniques I learned in the course, my baby is now sleeping through the night and I feel more rested than ever. One of the things I appreciated most about the course was that it was tailored for any child between 0-12 months. The course provided different course material for each stage of a child's development, so I was able to access information that was relevant to my baby's age and specific sleep challenges. This made the advice much more applicable to my situation and helped me to feel confident that I was using the most effective techniques for my baby's sleep needs. The course was well-structured and easy to follow, with the instructors providing practical tips that I could easily implement at home. The course covered a range of topics, including sleep schedules, sleep associations, and soothing techniques, and I found all of the information to be incredibly helpful. I also appreciated that the course emphasized the importance of consistency in creating healthy sleep habits, and provided strategies for overcoming common challenges that can disrupt a baby's sleep. In addition to the course material, I found the PDF notes to be a valuable resource. They were well-organized and provided helpful summaries of the key points covered in each section of the course. The inclusion of the PDF notes made it easy to refer back to the material and reinforce the strategies that were most effective for my baby's sleep. Overall, I highly recommend the course to any parent struggling with their baby's sleep. With tailored course material for each stage of development, practical tips, and helpful PDF notes, this course is a comprehensive and practical resource that can make a real difference in your baby's sleep habits and your own quality of life. NOTE: This reviewer received free course access in exchange for their honest review.

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5 star rating

Finally sleeping!

Jennifer

Dr. Brown is amazing and her tips work! My 11-month-old now sleeps through the night, which means my husband and I are getting more rest, too!

Dr. Brown is amazing and her tips work! My 11-month-old now sleeps through the night, which means my husband and I are getting more rest, too!

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5 star rating

So many great tips

Shelley

I like that the course is taught by a credentialed expert with in-depth knowledge.

I like that the course is taught by a credentialed expert with in-depth knowledge.

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4 star rating

Easy to watch

Yessenia

I loved the short clips and digestible information. I wish there were more elaboration on the witching hour and babies with reflux. I liked learning about ho...

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I loved the short clips and digestible information. I wish there were more elaboration on the witching hour and babies with reflux. I liked learning about how to put baby down sleepy but awake.

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5 star rating

Love Dr. Brown!

Tamara

The course is so well thought out with just the right details. Dr. Brown is knowledgeable and relatable. I think this info will make our first few months wit...

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The course is so well thought out with just the right details. Dr. Brown is knowledgeable and relatable. I think this info will make our first few months with our new baby easier!

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4 star rating

Don’t sleep on this course!

Eileen

Being first time parents, this course showed us a wealth of information. Our baby is not born yet so we are unable to put many of these things in practice, b...

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Being first time parents, this course showed us a wealth of information. Our baby is not born yet so we are unable to put many of these things in practice, but we are prepared with the tools to have better sleepful nights. The videos were concise and questions being asked felt relevant with the content. The fact that it was broken up over several videos made it a lot easier for us to watch it with our busy schedules. It was also in bite sized information and wasn’t too overwhelming or too brief. Besides the videos, there’s also PDF’s and other resources to review and help you with your journey. We think that this course would help everyone from expecting parents to those who will try anything to get their Angels to sleep. Good luck out there and may we all have a good night’s sleep soon. NOTE: This reviewer received free course access in exchange for their honest review. -Eileen and Michael Druzynski

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5 star rating

Great infant sleep course!

BabyCenter Parent

Great course- clear helpful interesting information presented warmly and reassuringly!

Great course- clear helpful interesting information presented warmly and reassuringly!

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5 star rating

Very helpful!

Michelle

I have a 5 month old and have been struggling since he was born to get any sleep. He would wake up sometimes every 30 min all throughout the night and then s...

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I have a 5 month old and have been struggling since he was born to get any sleep. He would wake up sometimes every 30 min all throughout the night and then sleep all day. This course has been super helpful, it has taught me that a lot of the things I’m was doing were actually contributing to the problem. It has shown me steps on how to eliminate them so we both can get better sleep. I love how this course is broken down by age, I am able to quickly and easily access the information that is relevant to the sleep issues we are currently going through. I have been working on implementing the strategies laid out in this course and have seen an overall improvement. My baby would never sleep in his crib especially during nap time and now it’s the only place he wants to sleep. He is also sleeping longer stretches during the night and is taking longer naps on a more predictable schedule. They stress how important a bedtime routine is and since starting one I notice every night after his bath he is ready for sleep within about 30 min. I also like that there are corresponding PDF files that summarize each portion of the course. They have been really helpful, I can quickly look one over without having to watch the entire video over again. I haven’t gotten to sleep training as my baby is not 6 months yet but this course does a great job going over and explaining the different methods and provides a step by step guide on how to implement each one. Overall this course was well structured and covered a wide range of subjects relevant to any child 0-12 months who is struggling with sleep. I highly recommend this course it is well worth it! NOTE: This reviewer received free course access in exchange for their honest review.

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Meet your hosts

Olufunke Afolabi-Brown, M.D.

Pediatric sleep physician

Dr. Brown is proud mom to two children who have both had their own sleep issues in the past. She's a board certified pediatric pulmonary and sleep medicine physician, so she takes her duty to share sleep advice that's safe (and works!) very seriously. In 2021, she founded Restful Sleep MD, where she helps families prioritize and improve their sleep. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.

Anna Jimenez Lyle

BabyCenter Parent Contributor

Anna is a mom to a son who has experienced more than his fair share of sleepless nights. As the parent host of this course, Anna uses her 10+ years of journalism experience to ask the questions that she knows most parents have.

Money-back guarantee

We made BabyCenter Courses because we believe that every parent should have access to advice from top pediatric experts. We’re positive that you’ll love our courses – and we will happily give your money back if for some reason you’re not satisfied within 30 days of your purchase. For more details, click here.




Frequently asked questions

  • What’s included when I buy the course?

    So much! You’ll get 21 bite-sized videos (totaling more than two hours) on all of the infant sleep topics that BabyCenter parents ask about the most: newborn sleep, naps, sleep regressions, sleep training, and so much more. Each video also comes with a PDF download of lesson notes (so you don’t have to take them yourself!). And there are even optional quizzes to test how well you’ve retained the information, as well as two booklet-based lessons, like a nap guide for older babies.

    There’s also a private community group within the BabyCenter Community that’s exclusively for parents and caregivers who are taking this course.

  • Is my baby old enough for The BabyCenter 3-Stage Sleep Solution?

    This course is broken down into three stages – 0 to 12 weeks, 3 to 5 months, and 6+ months. So no matter where you’re at in your baby’s sleep journey, there is easy-to-understand information to help you and your baby get the sleep you both need.

    Many parents also tell us that they like to take this course while expecting, so they can find out what to expect from their baby’s sleep patterns and habits before they arrive.

  • What makes this different from other baby sleep courses?

    There are a few things: First and foremost, this class is taught by Olufunke Afolabi-Brown, M.D., a mom and a board certified pediatric sleep doctor who also has her own sleep consulting business. Her background makes her uniquely qualified to share information that’s effective and safe for helping your baby get the sleep they need at every stage. We've paired her with Anna Jimenez Lyle, a mom who learns alongside you in the course and asks the sleep questions we know come up most often for parents and caregivers.

    Another key point: While many baby sleep courses are focused on, say, the newborn stage, or 3- to 5-month-olds, this course is broken down into three sections that will carry you through your baby’s first year. You essentially get three baby sleep courses for the price of one, making it a great value.

    And if you find yourself in a situation where you’d like to sleep train your baby, this course offers three different methods, including one for parents who want to minimize their baby’s crying. Most sleep courses offer just one method (and imply that theirs will work for everyone), but we know that every baby is different and every family is different. That’s why it was important to us to offer a few sleep training options, all of which are research-based and proven to be safe and effective.

    All of our sleep training methods also focus on bedtime, so you can still pick your baby up when they wake up throughout the night (which we know many parents find reassuring!).

  • My baby sleeps okay at night but is horrible at naptime. Does the course address that?

    Yes! We have two separate lessons on naps, broken down by stage, since a 3-month-old’s nap patterns will be quite different than an 8-month-old’s.

  • How quickly can I expect to see results?

    There are a variety of factors that will affect how quickly you see results, including how old your baby is, the plan you choose to follow from our course, and your baby’s individual quirks. Some families see a significant improvement in their baby’s sleep in as little as three nights. For others, it can take up to two weeks to see results. The important thing is to stay consistent with Dr. Brown’s advice, and you will see results.

  • Is this a cry-it-out program?

    The BabyCenter 3-Stage Sleep Solution offers options, some of which do involve crying. (In the course, we also break down how research shows that crying during sleep training has no negative short- or long-term effects on your baby.) There is also an option for sleep training that minimizes any crying from your baby, since we know many families prefer to go that route.

  • What if I have questions not addressed in the course?

    The course is quite comprehensive, but if you have a question that isn’t answered, we encourage you to take advantage of our private community group for parents and caregivers enrolled in this course. In addition to utilizing the group for support and seeing what other parents are asking, you can rest assured that BabyCenter editors will be checking back weekly to answer common questions that come up.

  • Why does this class cost money?

    We made BabyCenter Courses because we believe that every parent should have access to the best advice possible, from the best pediatric experts possible. Course fees allow us to partner with top healthcare professionals, some of whom typically have months-long waitlists.

    We work with these experts to create and medically review all of the information in the course, as well as to package it in a format that’s easy to digest, complete with short videos and PDF downloads that you can re-reference whenever you need them.

  • What if I’m not happy with the course after I purchase it?

    We’re positive that you’ll love our courses – and we will happily give your money back if for some reason you’re not satisfied within 30 days of your purchase date.

    We encourage you to visit our extended FAQs for more details on this policy, as well as answers to other questions you might have.

All parents deserve access to experts

We feel strongly about making BabyCenter Courses widely accessible. So each month, we give out a limited number of free courses to parents who couldn’t otherwise afford them. All we ask in return is for an honest review. If you’d like to apply for this program, click here.