How does RestWell work?

Sign up for free, complete a detailed sleep intake questionnaire about your child, and our AI-powered algorithm generates a personalized, research-backed sleep plan. Track sleep daily, watch your Sleep Score improve, and get weekly progress reports with actionable recommendations.

What ages do you work with?

RestWell works with families from newborn through preschool age (0-5 years). Our platform adapts recommendations for each developmental stage, considering your child's unique personality, temperament, and needs.

Do I need to let my baby cry it out?

No. RestWell supports multiple evidence-based approaches including Gentle Sleep Methods and Spaced-Soothing techniques. Our platform often blends methods together to create the best approach for your child and your comfort level.

Is RestWell really free?

Yes. We believe every family deserves good sleep. Our Free plan includes sleep and nap tracking, basic reports, sleep sounds, a sleep environment checklist, 1 free course, 2 free eBooks, and full blog access. No credit card required, no trial period. Plus and Premium plans add advanced features like Sleep Score, AI reports, and dedicated consultant access.

What makes Premium worth it?

Premium gives you everything in Plus, plus a dedicated certified sleep consultant who works directly with your family. You get a fully personalized sleep plan, direct messaging with your consultant, 1-on-1 appointment booking, full access to every course and eBook, unlimited child profiles, and unlimited family sharing.

How long until we see results?

Most families see significant improvement within 1-2 weeks. 94% of families report better sleep within the first 14 days. Every child is different, and our platform provides ongoing tracking and recommendations to help you stay on track.

Is my family's data secure?

Absolutely. We use industry-standard encryption and our platform follows strict data protection practices. Your family's sleep data is never shared with third parties. You can request full data export or deletion at any time.

Sleep and Feeding: The Connection

The Biology

Caloric intake directly regulates sleep pressure. Babies who consume adequate calories during the day are biologically capable of longer overnight stretches.

Feeding and Sleep by Age

Age	Night Feeds Expected	Can Sleep Through?
0-3 months	2-4	No
3-6 months	1-2	Some babies
6-9 months	0-1	Most babies
9-12 months	0	Yes

Common Feeding-Sleep Problems

Feeding to Sleep

The most common sleep association. Baby learns that falling asleep requires feeding.

Solution: Gradually separate feeding from sleep onset. Feed earlier in the routine.

Reverse Cycling

Baby takes most calories at night instead of during the day.

Solution: Offer feeds in a quiet, dark room during the day.

Snack Feeding

Baby takes small, frequent feeds instead of full feeds.

Solution: Offer full feeds every 2.5-3 hours instead of small feeds on demand.

The Bottom Line

Good daytime feeding equals better nighttime sleep.

RestWell Resources: night weaning guide [blocked]

Explore more evidence-based sleep guidance from RestWell:

Night Feeds: When to Keep Them and When to Wean [blocked]
Breastfeeding and Sleep: Finding the Balance [blocked]
Night Weaning Guide [blocked]
Night Weaning: A Complete Guide to When and How [blocked]
How Sleep Develops: 6-12 Months - Building Independent Sleep [blocked]

References & Further Reading

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (endorsed by AAP), "Recommended Amount of Sleep for Pediatric Populations," 2016. Read more
Honaker, S.M. & Meltzer, L.J., "Sleep in pediatric primary care: A review of the literature," Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2016. Read more