Craig Canapari, MD

Craig Canapari, MD I'm a pediatric sleep doctor, author, and the director of the Yale Pediatric Sleep Center I will be seeing patients at three venues to start.
1.

Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, 1 Park St, New Haven, CT 06519
2. Yale Specialty Center at Norwalk, 747 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850
3. Yale Specialty Center at Long Wharf, 1 Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT 06519

You can find links for directions and parking for these clinics here:
http://drcraigcanapari.com/scheduling-an-appointment/

I also see patients "virtually" via 2nd.MD: https://2nd.md/profile/craigcanapari

02/19/2026

Struggling with sleep anxiety? Arielle and I discuss what was learned from personal experiences: watching the clock can actually make it worse.

Many start stressing about sleep when they see the clock — it’s a common issue. The more one stares, the more anxious they become, making sleep even harder. Turns out, removing the clock can help relax the mind.

In sleep medicine, we used to call this “psychophysiologic insomnia”— anxiety about sleep onset. It’s why people with insomnia often sleep better outside of the home— the usual anxiety producing cues aren’t there.

If sleep anxiety is stealing your rest, try hiding the clock or practicing relaxing rituals before bed.

Episode 17 of The Sleep Edit podcast is out now, diving deeper into these strategies.

What’s your go-to sleep hack?

12/06/2025

If your child can't stay awake for 4 to 5 hours between sleeps, they likely aren't ready for just one nap. It's a good rule of thumb to remember during transitions!

12/04/2025

When we talk about 24 hour sleep, we are referring to the typical amount of sleep your baby sleeps in a 24 hour period. Even in children who struggle with sleep, this is relatively constant. If you track your child's sleep for 3-5 days you can get a good feel for this.

12/04/2025

From episode on , Craig makes a surprising confession. . .


With

12/04/2025

I love technology, and sleep trackers like the can be helpful, but some parents struggle with anxiety around monitors and tracking. The fact is, you don’t always need an elaborate monitoring or tracking set up— you just need to be able to hear your baby if they need you.



From Episode 7 of the Sleep Edit Podcast with Newborn Sleep

12/04/2025

A common question I get asked is— how much light can there be on at night in my child’s room?

From Episode 6 of the Sleep Edit Podcast with

12/03/2025

On we talked about in Ep4-- sleep myths. With

12/03/2025

How do you know when it's time to drop a baby's nap? It all comes down to their sleep needs in a 24-hour period. The third nap is usually the first to go, and sometimes that means that bedtime goes earlier. Focus on lengthening the first two naps!

12/03/2025

Baby sleep struggles are common. What are the red flags you should look out for if your baby is struggling with sleep?

From Episode 7 : Newborn Sleep of the Podcast with

12/03/2025

Sometimes, family dinners run late. Sometimes, your baby needs to sleep right now. And sometimes, telling relatives to “keep it down for naptime” just isn’t worth the stress. 😅

Here’s a pro move: Take a ride. 🚙 Pop them in the car seat, drive for 20-30 minutes, and let them catch that power nap. It’s not their usual sleep routine, but it works. Plus, YOU get a breather from the family chaos (and maybe some much-needed quiet time too). Win-win
Feeling overwhelmed by family sleep disruptions? You’re not alone. Flexibility is your secret weapon during the holidays. More tips like this (and plenty of parent confessions) in the latest episode of The Sleep Edit!

🚗 What’s YOUR go-to strategy for getting kids to sleep at family gatherings? Tell us below!

12/03/2025

It's not really best practice to drug your kid to sleep with diphenhydramine (aka Benadryl) as a) it can actually make your kid hyperactive b)there are some major safety issues.

12/03/2025

Is your little one suddenly fighting naps or staying up super late? Those can be big signs that they're ready to transition away from napping! If daycare naps are causing bedtime battles, don't hesitate to get your pediatrician involved. They can help!

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