Parenting is a team effort and sleep deprivation doesn’t play favorites.

Whether it’s midnight feedings, frequent wake ups, or the constant “is the monitor on?” checks, both moms and dads feel the impact of sleepless nights. But while moms often (and rightfully) receive support and recognition, many dads are quietly powering through the exhaustion, without the same support or resources.

At Harbor, we believe every parent deserves the tools and support to rest easy—because rested parents raise thriving babies.

Sleep Isn’t a Mom-Only Struggle

We recently looked at Harbor’s community data and discovered something important–nearly half of our Harbor users are dads!

This tells us something powerful: dads are showing up. They’re researching, making decisions, and investing in better sleep for their families. But the conversation around sleep support often overlooks their role; despite the fact that they’re waking up, sharing night shifts, and navigating new parenthood.

The Cost of Sleep Deprivation (For Everyone)

When either parent isn’t sleeping well, the whole family feels it. Lack of sleep can affect:

  • Mental clarity and patience
  • Work performance and focus
  • Emotional well-being and relationships
  • Overall health

Interruptions in your sleep cycles can have profound effects on your physical and mental health. Poor sleep is associated with heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and anxiety and depression. Read the full article on sleep cycles/phases and their impact on your wellbeing.

Many conversations rightly center around maternal and postpartum health, but we want to expand the conversation towards the entire family. We believe in empowering parents to help their families achieve safe, consistent, and quality sleep. 

Harbor Is Built for All Caregivers

No matter your role, mom, dad, partner, grandparent, or all of the above, Harbor is designed to give you peace of mind and better rest.

Here’s how we help every caregiver sleep better:

  • 10” Dedicated Monitor – No app toggling or phone juggling. Just peace of mind at a glance.
  • Best of All Connections – Works with or without internet, so you’re never left in the dark.
  • Remote Night Nannies – Trained professionals helping you navigate nights with confidence.

Restful nights are possible. With Harbor, you can replace fear with confidence and exhaustion with peace. 

Modern Fatherhood Deserves Modern Support

Today’s dads are hands-on, tuned-in, and showing up in every way they can. They deserve to be part of the sleep support conversation as partners in raising happy, healthy babies.

Harbor is here for all parents, because sleep isn’t a solo journey.

Explore the system trusted by thousands of families—and finally rest easy, knowing someone’s got your back. Read more from our experts on all things adult sleep. 

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