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.

Why Your Baby Fights Sleep

It is one of the most frustrating paradoxes of parenting: your baby is clearly exhausted, rubbing their eyes, yawning — and yet they scream the moment you try to put them down.

The Science Behind Sleep Resistance

1. Overtiredness

When babies stay awake too long, their bodies produce cortisol to compensate. This creates a wired but tired state.

Fix: Tighten wake windows [blocked]. Most parents keep babies up too long.

2. Undertiredness

Baby has not built enough sleep pressure.

Fix: Extend wake windows [blocked] by 15 minutes.

3. Separation Anxiety

Peaks at 8-10 months and again at 18 months.

Fix: Practice brief separations during the day. Play peek-a-boo.

4. Environmental Issues

Room too bright, too hot, too cold, too quiet, or too noisy.

Fix: Dark room, 68-72F, white noise at shower volume.

5. Sleep Associations

Baby has learned to fall asleep with a specific condition and cannot fall asleep without it.

Fix: Gradually reduce the association. This is the core of sleep training [blocked].

When to Seek Help

If your baby fights sleep for more than 2 weeks despite addressing the above factors, it may be time to work with a sleep consultant.

RestWell Resources: wake windows guide [blocked]

Explore more evidence-based sleep guidance from RestWell:

Wake Windows Explained [blocked]
The Science of Wake Windows: Why Timing Matters More Than Duration [blocked]
My Baby Won't Nap: Understanding and Solving Daytime Sleep Struggles [blocked]
Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment [blocked]
Gentle Sleep Training Methods [blocked]

References & Further Reading

Burnham, M.M. et al., "Nighttime sleep-wake patterns and self-soothing from birth to one year of age," J Clin Child Psychol, 2002. Read more
Cleveland Clinic, "Wake Windows by Age," 2024. Read more
Meltzer, L.J. et al., "Pediatric sleep health: It matters, and so does how we define it," Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2021. Read more