If your baby seems to have a sixth sense for when you’re trying to lay them down asleep—you’re not imagining things. Here’s why it happens and what to do instead (hint: it involves teaching them to fall asleep on their own).

Bringing a new baby home is overwhelming in all the ways: emotionally, physically, and logistically. Amid the chaos of sleepless nights, unpredictable feeds, and nonstop diaper changes, one of the most effective tools for settling both baby and parent is routine.