At Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby, we’ve helped thousands of families navigate sleepless nights, bedtime battles, and naptime confusion. And now, the experts have confirmed what so many of us already know firsthand: our children are facing a national sleep crisis.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) recently released a report in collaboration with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, calling out a disturbing trend that children and teens in the U.S. aren’t getting the sleep they need to grow, thrive, and stay well.
The Stats Are Alarming
According to the MAHA report:
- More than 1 in 3 children are considered chronically sleep-deprived.
- Sleep issues are directly linked to rising mental health challenges, poor academic performance, and long-term physical health problems.
The AASM describes this as a “foundational public health issue” and we couldn’t agree more.
Why Are Our Kids Losing Sleep?
The report outlines some major culprits:
- Excessive screen time, especially in the evening, is disrupting natural sleep rhythms.
- Early school start times are forcing teens to wake before their bodies are biologically ready.
- A lack of pediatric sleep education and support is leaving families feeling overwhelmed, and often alone, when sleep issues arise.
And while the data focuses on older children and teens, we know the sleep crisis starts much earlier. When babies and toddlers don’t get enough restorative sleep, it can affect everything from brain development to emotional regulation, physical health, and even family dynamics.
Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby Is Here to Help
This is exactly why Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby exists. We believe that healthy pediatric sleep is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. And more importantly, we believe that parents shouldn’t have to figure it all out on their own.
Here’s how we’re tackling the pediatric sleep crisis one family at a time:
1. Early Sleep Support
We work with families starting in infancy, because good sleep habits begin long before kindergarten. Whether you’re navigating 4-month sleep regressions or toddler bedtime resistance, we’ll meet you where you are and guide you to where you want to be.
2. Evidence-Based Strategies
Our sleep plans are based on science not fads. The AASM emphasizes the urgent need for more pediatric sleep education, and we couldn’t agree more. Our team stays up-to-date on the latest research so you can feel confident in the tools you’re using.
3. Tech-Aware Routines
The MAHA report calls out evening screen time as a major disruptor. We help families build gentle, tech-free wind-down routines that support healthy melatonin production and restful nights for babies and big kids alike.
4. Real-Life, Flexible Coaching
Life happens. Teething, travel, daycare, regressions, we’ve seen it all. We’ll help you adjust your routines and expectations without starting from scratch every time something shifts.
5. Empowering Parents
The AASM highlights the gap in public understanding of pediatric sleep. Our goal is to close that gap for your family and for our broader community. When you work with Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby, you’re not just getting a plan, you’re gaining confidence and clarity.
The Bottom Line: Sleep Shouldn’t Be This Hard
The AASM is right, we need systemic change to support children’s sleep health. But you don’t have to wait for policy reform to start improving your child’s nights right now.
Whether your little one is waking hourly or just won’t nap, Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby is here to help you build healthy, lasting sleep habits that grow with your child.
Because every child deserves good sleep. And every parent deserves a partner to help make that happen.
Ready to take the first step toward better baby sleep and healthier nights for your whole family? Reach out to Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby today for personalized, compassionate support. Let’s make sleep a strength, not a struggle.
