Baby Sleep Hacks That Actually Help (From a Real Mom Who’s Tried Everything)

Let’s be real—if you’ve ever Googled “how to get my baby to sleep longer,” you’re not alone. Sleep deprivation is practically a rite of passage in motherhood. But after three babies and a LOT of trial and error, I’ve found a few baby sleep hacks that actually help (and don’t require you to become a sleep training expert overnight).

Here are my top tips—and the one genius product I wish I had with my first two babies

1. Start a Predictable Wind-Down Routine

Babies thrive on rhythm. Something as simple as bath, lotion, story, sleep sack, and feeding can become your little one’s sleep cue. Keep it short, sweet, and consistent.

2. Use a White Noise Machine

Babies are used to the whooshing sounds of the womb. A white noise machine mimics that and helps drown out house noise during naps or bedtime.

3. Keep the Pacifier Close (Like, Really Close)

If your baby uses a pacifier to fall asleep, you know the frustration of it falling out a thousand times a night. That’s where the Ingy Bingy Band has been a game-changer.

It’s a pacifier wristband that velcros safely around your baby’s wrist so their pacifier is right where they need it, when they need it—no more frantic newborn pacifier searches in the dark.

I love it because:
✔️ It’s safer than a traditional pacifier clip
✔️ It helps soothe baby back to sleep faster
✔️ It stays put—even during wild nap flails
✔️ It’s genius for car rides and stroller naps too

Whether you call it a pacifier bracelet, pacifier wristband, or just “the thing that saved my sanity,” the Ingy Bingy Band is such a smart solution for the dreaded “infant pacifier keeps falling out” struggle.

4. Follow Wake Windows (Not the Clock)

Instead of watching the clock, keep an eye on your baby’s cues. Yawning, eye rubbing, zoning out? That’s your go-to-sleep window. Missing it can lead to overtired chaos (and more night waking).

5. Don’t Be Afraid of Contact Naps (At First)

You’re not spoiling your baby—you’re comforting them. Especially in the early months, contact naps help your baby feel safe and regulated (and they won’t last forever, promise).

Motherhood doesn’t need to feel like a constant guessing game.
Sometimes, it’s just about finding what works for you. If you’re tired, stretched thin, and just want your baby to sleep a little better, these simple tweaks might help.

And if the pacifier is your pain point, I highly recommend checking out the Ingy Bingy Band—it’s one of those products that actually delivers on its promise.

💤 Here’s to more sleep for both of you. You deserve it.

 

 

The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!

Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.

Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers. 

Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.  

If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!