The book · by Hillary Sadler, RN, MSN, IBCLC
Babies Made Simple
The modern mom's roadmap to feeding and sleep in the first year. Learn how feeding shapes sleep, with sample routines and a gentle plan for dropping night feeds.
I bought this for myself first right after I had my first child and had no clue what I was doing for feeding and sleep. It changed my world for the better!
I love the sample schedules and routines in the back! But I think it's great that she emphasizes to follow a routine that works best for YOUR family.
What’s inside
Everything new parents keep asking us
Feeding and sleep, connected
How full, efficient feeds during the day lead to longer stretches at night, for breast, bottle, pumping, or formula.
Flexible daily routines
Sample schedules and feeding rhythms by age, from birth through the first year, so you always know what's next.
Dropping night feeds
When your baby is ready, how to tell they're getting enough during the day, and a gentle step-by-step plan.
The first postpartum weeks
Practical guidance for the early days that most sleep books skip, with no cry it out.
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Meet the author
Hey, I'm Hillary.
I'm a labor and delivery nurse, IBCLC, and mom of four. Our Baby Settler team has helped 6,000+ Charleston families in person, and this book is the same feeding-first approach we use with them every week.
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Babies Made Simple Online Course
The book gives you the roadmap. The course walks you through it with short video lessons, day-by-day routines from birth to 12 months, and 26 printable guides. $97 with lifetime access and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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Questions about the book
Who is Babies Made Simple for?
This book is for any new or expecting mom who wants to actually understand her baby—how feeding connects to sleep, and how small shifts during the day can lead to longer stretches at night. Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, it gives you the tools to feel confident, not confused.
What’s included in the book?
Babies Made Simple walks you through the newborn phase step-by-step: how to read hunger and sleep cues, how to set up flexible daily routines, and when and how to safely drop nighttime feeds. You’ll also get practical guidance for those first postpartum weeks that most sleep books skip.
When can I start using what’s in the book?
Right away. Everything inside is written for babies from birth through the first year. You’ll find sample newborn sleep schedules, feeding rhythm examples, and guidance that grows with your baby—so you never have to guess what’s next.
Does this book use “cry it out” or sleep training methods?
No. The Baby Settler method is gentle, responsive, and based on developmental readiness. You’ll never be told to ignore your baby’s needs. Instead, we focus on helping you meet those needs confidently so everyone can sleep better.
How is Babies Made Simple different from other baby sleep guides?
Most baby sleep books focus only on sleep. This one focuses on why sleep improves—because it’s built on a foundation of feeding. It’s written by Hillary Sadler, a labor & delivery nurse, IBCLC, and mom of four, blending medical insight with real-life experience.
Will this help me with nighttime weaning?
Yes! You’ll learn when your baby is ready to drop nighttime feeds, how to tell if they’re meeting volume needs during the day, and step-by-step guidance for making the transition smooth—for you and your baby.
Where can I get the book?
Babies Made Simple is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats. Tap “Order on Amazon” on this page to get your copy.