THE MAP FOR NAPS

new baby often means little sleep for new parents. In fact, a recent study of German families found that was born. Instead of reading long books that off er, as Blechschmidt puts it, “a degree in baby sleep,” the handy app provides a simplified, personalized approach. “We give every family turn-by-turn directions on how to help their baby learn to sleep,” she says. Lovebug adjusts to different ages and to changes in sleep schedules, such as when your baby is sick or during family vacations. The app can also track other aspects of your baby’s health and includes video lessons that teach about sleep habits to keep improving rest. “When you haven’t slept for a couple days, you’re a different person,” says Blechschmidt. “We get calls from people talking about how we’ve changed their lives.”