For getting your child into good sleep habits, Lizzy Sleep is a top pick. This personalized pediatric sleep consultant offers a 30-minute consultation to create a personalized sleep plan for your child. It offers live chat support 24/7 so parents can get answers and help quickly when they need it to help kids develop self-sufficiency in sleep, and thus get better sleep themselves.
Another top pick is Scarlett Panda, which includes meditations, lullabies and customizable bedtime stories. The latter are designed to help kids manage their emotions and wind down before sleep. The app also encourages reading and learning with personalized storytelling, so it's a good choice for kids' sleep and reading development.
If you like personalized audio content, CalmAlma offers a variety of audio episodes including stories and meditations that you can customize. The app uses machine learning to adapt to your child's sleep over time and offers different plans for different needs, from relaxing stories to more elaborate sleep aids.
If you want something more creative, Oscar uses AI to create original bedtime stories that you can customize with characters, settings and plot. It converts the stories into audiobooks with a soothing voice, so it's a good way to create a personalized, imaginative sleep routine for your child. The app is designed to encourage creativity and learning while still helping your child sleep well.