A call to action about promoting healthy sleep among children

Infancy is an ideal time to engage parents in foundational sleep health promotion, as many parents have concerns about infant sleep. However, recent work suggests most Canadian public health resources on infant sleep does not meet clear communication criteria and that these resources often only focus on sleep safety, rather than broader sleep health. Information is also limited with respect to how parents can manage infant sleep difficulties. While eHealth intervention programs can increase the accessibility of evidence-based pediatric sleep health information, recent parental feedback indicates that usability, personalization, and flexibility are key factors in facilitating use. Additional co-design workshops with care providers and parents provided critical guidance on the need to develop more inclusive infant sleep interventions, consistent with previous literature. This guidance suggests infant sleep interventions should be culturally humble and non-judgmental, inclusive of parenting partners, and provide credible, timely, and meaningful information.