Foundations of Infant and Toddler Sleep

Infant and toddler sleep shapes daily family life. Sound practice rests on understanding typical patterns, the role of schedules, and the range of approaches families consider. This foundational course provides that base. By the end of this course you will be able to describe typical sleep patterns from birth through three years, recognize the role of schedules and routines, identify the major sleep approaches, and understand safe sleep principles. What you will learn: - Typical sleep patterns and needs across infancy and toddlerhood - The role of routines and environment in supporting sleep - The range of sleep approaches including responsive, gradual, and structured methods - The principles of safe infant sleep aligned with current guidance - The role of naps and how they evolve - Common sleep challenges including regressions and night wakings - The signs that suggest professional consultation may help The course uses readings, developmental summaries, case examples, and reflection prompts. Each module ends with applied exercises. The course is informational and does not substitute for pediatric medical care. This course is written for parents of infants and toddlers. By the end you will have replaced confusion among competing sleep approaches with a structured understanding of patterns and principles.