Restful Foundations

A Gentle Newborn Sleep Guide for 0–16 Weeks

A practical, developmentally appropriate guide to help you understand newborn sleep, build healthy routines, and feel more confident during those exhausting early months.

$40.00

what you’ll learn

  • Newborn sleep patterns & expectations
  • Feeding and Sleep
  • Soothing techniques & the 5 S’s
  • Creating a calming bedtime routine
  • Practicing independent sleep
  • Wake Windows & Sleepy Cues
  • The Eat-Wake-Sleep Rhythm
  • The Witching Hour
  • Setting up a safe, sleep-supportive environment
  • Common Newborn Sleep Challenges

Who it’s for

Rested Foundations is designed for expectant parents and families with babies 0–16 weeks who want practical, realistic guidance without rigid schedules or unrealistic expectations.

  • First-time parents who want to understand newborn sleep
  • Families struggling with short naps or frequent waking
  • Parents who want a calmer, more predictable routine
  • Anyone who wants to build health sleep habits from the beginning

What makes this guide different

Gentle & developmentally appropriate

No rigid schedules or unrealistic expectations—just newborn-friendly guidance that respects your baby’s stage of development.

Practical for real life

Simple strategies you can actually use when you’re tired, overwhelmed, and trying to figure out what works for your family.

built to give you confidence

Understand what’s normal, what you can influence, and how to start building healthy sleep habits from the beginning.

about the author

Kelly Cortez is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Sleep Specialist, and mom of two. She created Rested Foundations to give parents clear, realistic newborn sleep guidance without rigid schedules or unrealistic expectations.

Her approach is gentle, developmentally appropriate, and designed to help families feel more confident navigating those exhausting early months.

Ready to feel more confident about newborn sleep?

Download Rested Foundations and get practical, newborn-friendly guidance you can use right away.

$40.00