Every year, the National Sleep Foundation hosts Sleep Awareness Week to educate on sleep health, or the link between sleep and well-being. This year, Sleep Awareness Week falls between March 9–15 and explores the link between mental health and sleep quality—particularly in teens.
At Harbor, we’re all about helping you get quality rest, whether you’re in the newborn trenches or navigating toddlerhood. In the same way that a predictable routine helps your little one fall asleep, the same is true of you! Spending time in natural light and regular exercise support your circadian rhythm, while a consistent wind-down routine and a quiet, cool, dark bedroom prepare your body for rest.
We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite sleep-related resources to help you celebrate Sleep Awareness Week—this week and all year round.
Recommended bedtime reading by Harbor’s infant care experts
“The Harbor Sleep Guide: 8 weeks–18 months”
In their first two years, babies develop at lightspeed—and their sleep needs evolve just as quickly. The Harbor Sleep Guide will carry you from those first nights at home to early toddlerhood, with bedtime routines, daytime sleep recommendations, feeding needs, and more.
“The Harbor Sleep Guide: 18 months–3 years”
As your little one enters toddlerhood, you have an opportunity to evolve their routine as they develop more independence. Their nap needs will evolve and they’ll likely want to play a more active role in getting ready to sleep. The Harbor Sleep Guide has the information you need to ensure quality rest for the whole family.
“Harbor Safe Sleep Guidelines”
Creating a safe sleep environment is priority number one for parents. Harbor’s Safe Sleep Guidelines sheet is a printable reference that you can share with any and all caregivers, ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
“Causes, Solutions, and Tips for Infant Sleep Regressions”
Sleep regressions coincide with developmental milestones. As your little one gains new skills, they’ll want to practice—even if it gets in the way of a good night’s sleep. Expect to run into sleep regressions around 4 months, 8 months, 12 months, and 18 months. With smart tactics and a lot of patience, you and your little one can work through the regression and get back to sleeping soundly.
“Why Getting in All Your Sleep Cycles Matters, Especially for Parents”
Poor sleep can harm your health and parenting abilities. While uninterrupted sleep feels like an impossibility for new parents, understanding your sleep needs—and specifically sleep cycles—can help you work toward high-quality rest!
“7 Tips for Healthier Adult Sleep”
You know how a consistent routine sets your baby up for quality rest at night? The same is true for you, as an adult! A consistent sleep schedule, a cool, dark environment, and screen-free activities can all help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer.
Rest easy with Harbor by your side
Through all the ups and downs of parenting, Harbor has your back. Our best-in-class Monitor offers failsafe notifications, smart audio thresholds, and works with or without internet, so you never miss an alert. Plus, Harbor’s infant care experts are on hand to answer your questions and partner with you in finding routines that work for your family.
