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    Sleep vs. Real Life: What to Do When Things Don’t Go as Planned

    Moving? Traveling? Baby sleeping in your room? Life doesn’t pause for perfect sleep. Here’s how to protect progress—even when things get messy.

    Published February 21, 2025
    Sleep vs. Real Life: What to Do When Things Don’t Go as Planned

    Real Life Is Messy—and That’s Okay

    You might:

    • Have a toddler yelling in the next room
    • Be sharing a room with your baby
    • Be in a hotel room or moving homes

    Sleep doesn’t have to be perfect to improve.

    If You’re Sharing a Room

    Not sure where to start? Discover your baby’s personalized plan.

    Plan My Baby's Sleep (Free)
    • Use white noise
    • Hang a curtain between crib and bed
    • Keep bedtime routines separate

    If You’re Traveling

    • Bring your baby’s sleep sack
    • Use the same bedtime phrases
    • Give 3–5 days to adjust

    Final Thought

    You don’t need perfect. You need predictable, responsive, and calm. Sleep can flex with real life.

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