How Do You Get a Newborn to Sleep Longer? Nurse Practitioner + IBCLC

How do you get a newborn to sleep longer stretches? NAPS Co-Founder, Emily Silver (nurse practitioner, IBCLC, and mom of 3) explains how to flip the nocturnal switch, build a bedtime routine, and reduce night wake ups. 3:37 Can a newborn actually learn to sleep longer? Yes — here is what is realistically possible 5:51 What topics does this cover? Nocturnal switch, overtired baby signs, and overnight routines 7:28 Why are newborns nocturnal and how do you fix it? They confuse day and night in the womb — here is how to flip it 10:20 What is a daytime anchor window? A consistent wake time that organizes your baby's overnight sleep 13:23 How long can a newborn stay awake before becoming overtired? Less than you think — here is the window by age 17:09 Does swaddling help babies sleep longer? Yes — it suppresses the startle reflex that wakes them mid-sleep 19:15 Why do babies wake between sleep cycles? Shorter cycles than adults — here is what to do when it happens 23:01 What does fussing or arching at 1am actually mean? Not always hunger — here is how to read the real signal 30:58 What is the APS method? Audio, pressure, and sucking — a three-part framework for calming overnight 35:57 How do you build a bedtime routine that actually works for a newborn? Consistency and timing matter most 41:56 What does a real newborn bedtime routine look like step by step? A walkthrough from a nurse practitioner 43:21 What is the 3 to 4 month sleep regression? A developmental leap that disrupts sleep — here is how to handle it 50:13 How do developmental changes affect newborn sleep? Each stage brings new patterns — here is what to expect 54:30 What are wake windows and why do they matter? The single biggest lever for improving overnight sleep 57:27 Q&A: Common newborn sleep questions from parents answered NAPS Co-Founder, Emily Silver (nurse practitioner, IBCLC, and mom of 3) and Bobbie share tips on how to help your newborn sleep longer stretches. Emily shares expert tips for feeding and sleep and game-changing strategies for babies 0-4 months. After watching this video, we hope you'll have the confidence & info you need to be on your way to feeling way more rested. This is a recording of a free virtual session hosted on October 10th, 2025.