Fear of the dark is among the most common childhood phobias, and as parents, we often turn to a nightlight as a way to help frightened kids feel safe as they fall asleep. But nightlights may not be as innocuous as they seem, and in fact, using a nightlight can have significant negative consequences on the quality of your child's sleep. At 5 Little Monkeys, our mission is to help parents everywhere ensure healthy sleep for their children, and we're proud to offer one of the best kids sleep systems on the market to do just that. But we also strive to be a resource for every aspect of sleep health – and if your child uses a night...

At 5 Little Monkeys, our mission is to help kids everywhere get healthier, more restful sleep. As parents ourselves, we've seen firsthand just how important sleep is to the health, development, and overall happiness of a child, and we've created a purpose-built sleep system designed to supercharge any child's sleep. But great sleep requires more than a great children's bed, and an effective bedtime routine is one of the most important elements. If you find yourself fighting to get your toddler to bed every night, here are our tips on creating the ultimate toddler bedtime routine.

How to Create the Perfect Bedtime Routine for Toddler's

Is bedtime a nightly battle between you and your toddler? Trust us: it doesn't...

It's an image as old as time: a fussy baby is quickly lulled off to sleep as her loving mother lifts her voice to sing the soft, sweet notes of a familiar lullaby. Folk wisdom has held that lullabies help soothe little ones and send them to dreamland for generations, and now, modern science is catching up. And according to a new study done at the Great Ormund Street Hospital, it turns out that the effect of lullabies goes beyond just lulling an infant to sleep. At 5 Little Monkeys, our mission is to help your child experience the difference of healthy, restful sleep on our groundbreaking children's mattress. And if you're planning to sing your little one to...