Does Cradlewise have specific cleaning instructions? Yes, it certainly does. Today, we’re covering exactly how you can clean each part of your Cradlewise smart crib. Let’s get into it.

Spring cleaning: Cradlewise edition – How to clean your Cradlewise

If you’re searching for a springtime baby name for your bundle of joy, you’re in the right place, we've put together a list of 15 popular spring baby names.

2024 spring baby names

Discover how much sleep you can expect to lose, how your sleep patterns will change, and, most importantly, practical tips for getting more rest.

Can you guess how much sleep new parents truly lose?

How often and long your baby naps during the day does appear to have an effect on how they sleep at night. Here's why.

Sleep begets sleep – myth or fact?

Grab your rubber duckies and get ready to learn how to give you little one a safe and fun bath.

How to bathe your baby

Yes, warm water does have an impact on your baby's sleep. Read on to learn more about the connection between bath time and your baby's sleep.

How warm bath water impacts your baby’s sleep

From indoors to outdoors, we’re covering all the baby-friendly activities you can do with your tot during the winter.

How to keep yourself and your newborn occupied during winter

If you’re a parent to a leap day baby, you’re probably wondering what to do for your little one's birthday. Here are a few great ideas.

5 birthday traditions for Feb 29th babies

Read more to know why you should never put anything other than your newborn in the crib and which items are a definite no-go.

Why you shouldn’t put anything other than your newborn in the crib

Let's dive into this peculiar pattern of baby's day-night reversal and understand why it happens and tips to help your baby through it.

Why does day-night reversal happen in babies?

If you’re thinking of teaching your toddler and baby to share a room, we’ve put together a list of how to help you navigate the challenges them with ease.

How to help your kids learn to share a room

For Random Acts of Kindness Day, we've put together a list of acts of kindness that you can do for new parents to make their lives a little easier.

Random acts of kindness you can do for a new parent

Let’s delve into the science of oxytocin, exploring its functions and investigating whether it holds any implications for your sleep.

The science of oxytocin and its implications on sleep

From smarter tech to sleep-saving features, we’ve got 10 incredible improvements lined up that are guaranteed to make your life easier and your little one’s sleep sweeter.

10 improvements we’ve made this year to Cradlewise

Now that winter has arrived, it's time to make your baby's nursery cozy and warm! Here are 8 ways to do it with nursery decor.

Cozy nursery inspiration for this winter￼

We’ve put together a list of 10 habits that you can stack with your little one’s existing routine and introduce new habits in your routine. This blog is all about weaving self-care into the tapestry of your baby’s daily routine.

Finding “me time” in baby time: The art of habit stacking for parents

Buckle up your baby carriers as we explore the ins and outs of crib mobiles and address the burning question: Can these whimsical distractions play nice with Cradlewise?

Can I use a crib mobile with Cradlewise?

To prevent sibling rivalry and jealousy, it's best to prepare your older child for the arrival of their new sibling. Here are a few tips to help you through the process.

How to prepare your child for a new sibling

Finding the right childcare for you and your little one requires a lot of thought because every family situation and child is different. To help you make the right decisions, here's a list of options to consider.

How to know which childcare option is right for you

We've put together a comprehensive list of the most important things to pack in your hospital bag, because being well-prepared means more focus on the beautiful moments ahead!

Most popular things to pack in your hospital bag (that you’ll actually use!)

Here’s a list of six crucial pregnancy questions to ask your doctor in the nine months leading up to the birth of your little one.

What to ask your doctor when pregnant

Postpartum clothing can make your life easier and keep your body happy. Here are some suggestions on what to wear once baby arrives.

What to wear postpartum

From staying active when pregnant, to prenatal vitamins and red flag symptoms, here are a few things you can or can't do when pregnant.

The dos and don’ts of pregnancy

Here’s a list of the top 8 New Year’s sleep resolutions for your little one.

Ring in the New Year with better sleep: Baby Sleep Resolutions

Celebrate your little one's first festive season with 14 heartwarming traditions that will sprinkle joy into every precious moment. From personalized ornaments to the adorable chaos of DIY handprint ornaments, each tradition is a delightful step in creating a magical holiday for your baby.

Creating baby’s first holiday traditions

This year, let’s dream a little bigger and put together a holiday wish list that truly caters to the unsung heroes of the household—parents. Here’s a tongue-in-cheek guide to what parents really want for the holidays.

A [real-life] holiday wish list for parents: Because socks and ties won’t cut it

From DIY crafts to sensory play and heartwarming traditions, we’re here to make your baby’s first holidays unforgettable. Read on to learn how to make your personal holiday traditions with your baby.

12 ways to celebrate your baby’s first holiday season

While veggies, fruits, and grains, are beneficial, caffeine, and certain types of cheese, are a no. Here's what foods you can or can't eat when pregnant.

Foods to eat or avoid when pregnant

If you’ve ever wished that the crib would only just bounce very slightly, we’ve got you covered. The Gentle bounce setting is just the right feature for you. Read on to learn more.

Cradlewise’s Gentle bounce mode

We’re thrilled to introduce our new and improved Smart Mode that will make using the Cradlewise app a breeze. No more back-and-forth searching for important settings – we’ve laid it all out clearly for you. Read on to learn more.

New & improved Smart (formerly “Auto”) Mode

Check out our new home screen features that will make using your smart crib more intuitive and seamless—from a Soothing bar that will give you quick access to what the crib is doing right now, to full screen view of your baby.

New & improved home screen

Do you want to customize your crib’s start as per your preference? We’ve come up with the Start Recipe—a brand-new feature that will help you! Learn how it enables you to tailor the crib’s response to suit your little one’s needs.

New feature alert — Start Recipe

If you’re looking for a baby crib and Cradlewise happens to be on the list, these reviews, descriptions, and genuine experiences, can help you make the best choice for your family.

Top 10 Cradlewise reviews of 2023

Thinking of ways to thank your little one's grandparents this holiday season? We've handpicked gifts that go beyond the ordinary—bringing joy and a touch of pampering to the wonderful grandparents and grandparents-to-be!

12 gifts for new grandparents

We’ve taken five of the best tips from postpartum experts and put them together to help with your postpartum recovery.

Newborn baby gifts: The holiday edition

We’ve put together a list of the most popular names for little girls and boys born around the Yuletide season. If you’re looking for a timeless, classic, or unique baby name, this list is sure to inspire you.

Holiday-themed baby names

Here’s a roundup of some of the top nicknames, from traditional to unique, that soon-to-be grandparents can pick from.

The coolest and best names for grandparents

Unwrap the joy of stress-free parenting with our holiday gift guide for new parents! We’ve got gift cards, tummy oil, comfy footwear, and more perfect presents that make parenthood a little easier.

Holiday gift guide for new parents

Learn why you should sleep with your baby's crib sheet before making their bed.

Why should you sleep with your baby’s crib sheet before making their bed? The curious link between smell and comfort

We’re here to help you navigate through the most common concerns parents face when using our Cradlewise crib—what to do when your baby is not adapting to Cradlewise’s bounce. This blog is a one-stop guide to help you navigate through the settings to customize the crib for your baby.

What to do when your baby is not adapting to bounce

Discover the colorful world of baby poop and learn what each hue reveals about your baby's health. From mustard yellow to beet-colored surprises, we've got the scoop on it all.

Everything you never wanted to know about baby poop

To inspire you, we’ve put together 15 nursery tours with drool-worthy themes and decor. Join us on a tour of heartwarming nursery designs that will inspire you and spark your imagination.

Cradlewise nursery tours: 15 heartwarming themes to inspire your imagination

Are you a new mom struggling with anxiety? Dive into our blog to discover how baby sleep patterns affect your mental well-being

How baby sleep affects maternal mental health

We've put together ten thoughts virtually every parent has had while dealing with a sleep regression, plus our tips for keeping your sanity intact.

10 thoughts every parent has during a sleep regression―and how to deal ￼

Here's your guide to learning how to use a pregnancy pillow, how pregnancy pillows work, and when to start using a pregnancy pillow.

Why a body pillow is a pregnant person’s best friend

Our new Baby Alerts screen update allows you to tailor your crib’s alerts to your preferences to quickly access the information that truly matters to you, giving you more control to customize and manage your app notifications.

Cradlewise is making your life even easier with our new-and-improved Baby Alerts

Check out why Cradlewise is the ultimate sleep solution for exhausted parents. Read more from writers with publications including The Bump, Babylist, Wirecutter, PureWow, Everymom, Mommyhood101, and Fast Company.

Cradlewise reviews are in! This smart crib is the ultimate sleep solution for exhausted parents

There are plenty of ways to prepare for your baby’s first day of daycare so that everyone—your little one and yourself included—can feel ready. Read to learn more.

How to prep your baby (and you!) for the first day of daycare

Before you welcome your baby into your home, it’s crucial to babyproof your space. In honor of Baby Safety Month, we’ve put together some tips to ensure your home is a haven of safety and comfort for your little one.

Baby safety month: Prepping your home before baby arrives￼

we asked real moms to share their true feelings about breast pumping, including the highs and the lows of using a breast pump. Read on!

The highs and lows of using a breast pump

If your baby doesn’t appear to rest well in Cradlewise from day one, don’t worry, they’ll adjust. And so will the crib. Read on to find out how to use Cradlewise smart settings to set your baby up for sleep success.

How to use Cradlewise smart settings to set your baby up for sleep success

In honor of World Breastfeeding Month, we reached out to real moms to ask them what they wish they’d known about breastfeeding with the hopes that it might help some new moms who are about to embark on their own breastfeeding journeys.

What I wish I had known about breastfeeding

The market is full of swaddle options, so how do you pick the right one for your baby? To that end, we’ve compiled a list of swaddles you can use with your Cradlewise. Read on to learn more.

SO. MANY. SWADDLES. How can you choose the right one?

It’s entirely normal for babies to experience gas. We’ve put together some tips and tricks to help your gassy baby sleep soundly.

How to help a gassy baby sleep?

Cradlewise's customizable settings are here to cater to every nuance of your baby's sleep journey. Read on to learn more.

How to customize Cradlewise settings for your baby

We are listening and learning from every review, every comment, and every suggestion. Here are just a few ways your feedback has led to the evolution of Cradlewise.

How we use your feedback to constantly improve Cradlewise

See what real Cradlewise mom Pamela Hobby says about her sleep journey with a 22-month-old and 3-month old—including how Cradlewise has improved her overall experience as a mom.

How Cradlewise is helping a mom of 2 under 2 get more sleep

Any new feature and software improvement we might have made to Cradlewise crib will be seamlessly added to your Cradlewise, so while you’ll fall in love with the crib on Day 1, you’ll have even more reasons to love it on Day 400—and beyond!

What are Cradlewise Over-the-Air updates? And how do they affect my crib?

It's simple - they're tiny and developing. Digestion, narrow-airways and food all contribute to the sounds your slumbering little one makes. But what's a good sound, and what's a bad one? Let's find out.

Why do babies make so much noise in their sleep?

Planning a vacation? Here's how to make vacations a dreamy experience for your baby.

Sleeping soundly: Tips for maintaining a traveling baby’s sleep routine on vacation

Most of the time, new parents don’t often know what’s “normal” for babies and what’s not. We are here to help you navigate the first year of your baby’s sleep. Read on to learn more.

Start here if you know absolutely NOTHING about baby sleep

Most parents anticipate sleep deprivation when they welcome a new baby. Lack of sleep leads to longing for a time when baby will sleep through the night. When will that happen? Find out here.

What does sleeping through the night really mean?

To layer or not to layer clothing? That is the question. When the weather changes, so should your baby's sleepwear, but how much is too much? Find out here.

How to dress baby for sleep in every season

From important documents to carry, diaper changing in confined spaces, and entertaining your little one, these tips for flying with an infant are a must-read.

Tips for flying with a baby every parent should know

You’ve heard about contractions, but are there other signs that labor is about to start? Yes, indeed! We've put together a list of weird signs that tell your labor is near.

Weird signs labor is near

As your toddler's incredible journey continues, learn how to navigate the world of sleep milestones, tackle sleep regressions and support your 22-to-24-month-old's developing brain.

22- to 24-month-old toddler sleep guide

From climbing and running to drawing, your toddler is on the move! Find out how their brain development impacts their sleep patterns between 19 and 21 months.

19- to 21-month-old toddler sleep guide

Curious about your toddler's progress? Check out the exciting milestones your 16-to-18-month-old may be reaching, including dropping a nap and saying their first words!

16- to 18-month-old baby sleep guide

As your baby learns to walk and run independently, they're also going through a lot of cognitive, emotional and social development. Learn how their nap and sleep patterns might change.

13- to 15-month-old baby sleep guide

Caring for a preterm baby is no small feat, but remember, every milestone is a cause for celebration. Read on for expert advice on your growing little one's sleep, nutrition and more.

Preterm baby sleep guide

If you're starting to wonder when your baby will be able to self-soothe just a little, you are not alone. We've answered some of your biggest self-soothing questions.

When can babies self-soothe? The answer may surprise you

This guide will help you understand why your baby is refusing to sleep in their bassinet and some tips that might help you rest a bit more.

How to help your newborn sleep in their bassinet

Check out how Cradlewise learns your baby’s sleep patterns and tailors its soothing approach according to your baby’s needs.

How Cradlewise creates a customized soothing response for each baby

From 'what is nesting' and why it happens to all the things you should do while nesting—here's your ultimate guide

Everything you need to know about nesting in pregnancy

Rolling over is one of the first big milestones in your baby's journey of growing up. Learn everything you need to know!

When do babies start to roll over on their own?

From giving Dad a free pass to hang out with the guys to taking him fishing, here are 7 ways to make any Dad feel loved and appreciated.

Heartfelt Father’s Day gifts any Dad will appreciate

Our crib has a beautiful, versatile design and a look that works with a wide range of nursery decor styles, from natural to romantic, classic to bold. Check out our top five styles.

Five ways to style your Cradlewise

We've put together our favorite brands that can help you put your money where your pride flag is. 

Family brands to support for Pride Month

With the Cradlewise bassinet and crib, you don’t have to choose one or the other.

Bassinet vs. crib? Here’s why you don’t have to choose

A Father’s Day letter from a dad to his son

Melanie and Jordana share their journey through IUIs, IVF, their son Niccolo's 3-week early arrival, postpartum emotions, and more.

Two moms on embracing the mess, madness, and mundane beauty of motherhood

Here are some little steps you can take each day to help get your newborn acclimated to Cradlewise, and set your family up for sleep success.

Your first 7 days at home with the Cradlewise crib

From payment plans to referral discounts and early-bird savings, here are the 4 ways you and your friends can save when purchasing Cradlewise.

All the ways to save on your Cradlewise

Your baby will spend A LOT of time in their crib! That's why we try to make it perfect for your little one. Here's a closer look at how our wooden crib frame is safe, durable, and stylish.

How Cradlewise builds the best natural wood crib for your baby

We want both you and your baby to get a restful night’s sleep, so here’s what you need to know about babies rolling over while sleeping.

What if my baby rolls over while sleeping?

From being overtired to an underlying medical issue—your baby might fight sleep for many reasons. Read on to learn about them.

Common reasons why babies fight going to sleep

Before you reach for that paci and risk a restless night, here’s what you need to know about pacifier use when your baby is asleep.

Should I remove pacifier when my baby is sleeping?

Diana Spalding, a certified nurse-midwife and writer, pens down Mother's day letters to moms at different stages of motherhood.

A letter to moms on Mother’s Day

From bold blooms to subtle nature-inspired details, here are eight ways to incorporate a botanical nursery theme into your little one’s space.

Botanical nursery decor ideas you’ll love for spring

Learn about the first sounds of your baby's life, and how music plays an important part in baby's speech and language development.

The science of sound and baby sleep

From classical music to instrumental tracks—learn everything you need to know about baby sleep music.

Best music for baby sleep

Check out our expert-backed guide to helping your baby sleep independently.

What to do if your baby only sleeps when held

If you’re looking for unique and thoughtful Mother’s Day ideas for grandma, we get it. Here are 13 extra-special gestures she'll love.

Celebrating your mom’s first Mother’s Day as a grandmother

Diana Spalding — a certified nurse-midwife and writer — pens down a letter to her baby this Mother's Day.

A Mother’s Day letter to baby  

Introducing Gesture Controls! You can now use push and tap motions to start/stop the bounce without your phone. Learn how.

Now it’s easier than ever to start Cradlewise without your phone

From cards and chocolates to spa days, family vay-cays, video montages, and more, these ideas are guaranteed to make mom happy.

10 Mother’s Day activities to start a new annual tradition

From scheduling a no-disturbance nap for yourself to planning a date for yourself—we've put together a list of things for to to do this Mother's Day.

How to focus on yourself on Mother’s Day

False standards on how to be the "perfect mom" can be stressful. So, here’s a list of mental health traps we are giving you express permission to ignore.

10 maternal mental health traps to avoid

Learn how to read your little one's tell tale signs of tiredness and what to do if they become overtired.

March is National Sleep Awareness Month