Newborns & Sleeping

The arrival of a new baby brings with it necessary chores and enjoyable nesting opportunities. As you prepare the nursery for your baby, special care should be given to the focal point of the...

Getting your baby to sleep through the night can be tricky; but every new and experienced parent wants to know, What is the safest and healthiest way to get their newborn to sleep? Many parents...

When looking for a baby crib, safety is the number one thing you want to focus on. Follow these steps and you will have a better idea of what to look for.

A sleep positioner can help your baby get a restful night's sleep, because it helps support his head. The positioner can also prevent a baby from developing a flat head, which is caused by lying...

Parenting a newborn can be an exhausting task. By night time you might feel like you are going to fall over. You likely just want to relax and unwind but this can not happen until the baby has...

It is recommended by the American Association of Pediatrics for parents and caregivers to get infants to lie on their backs during sleep to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The danger...

Newborn babies can sleep up to 16 hours per day. (See Reference 1) Typically a baby will take several naps that can range from two to four hours in length. Unfortunately, the sleep habits of your...

Because most babies usually spend the nights in their cribs until they are 2 or 3 years old, choosing your baby's crib is a significant undertaking for many parents-to-be. According to research...

Getting a newborn to sleep through the night can be a difficult task for some parents. Not every infant has the same temperament, especially when it comes to sleeping. A baby loves to be held, but...

When an newborn infant comes home from the hospital, the parents may choose to let the baby sleep in a bassinet or cradle before transferring him to a crib. Bassinets keep the infant snug and...

A sleep positioner can help your newborn in a number of ways: if he has reflux, raising his head can alleviate painful symptoms. If he's getting a flat spot on his head from sleeping in the same...

A crying newborn can be frustrating and getting it to sleep through the night is often challenging. One of the most popular sleep methods for babies is the Ferber Sleep Method, developed by Dr....

Getting a newborn baby to sleep through the night can be one of the most challenging and frustrating aspects of parenthood. Luckily, there are a variety of baby sleep methods available to allow...

It is the age-old question that many new parents struggle with every night. Sleep-deprived parents wonder if it is necessary to wake a sleeping baby to eat. The answer depends on the age and...

Your childless friends and family all coo and gush over your little newborn, telling you how cute he or she is and what a miracle you have. Of course, they have no idea of how trying and tiring it...

Most newborn babies spend much of their time asleep. A baby should have a space to sleep that is quiet, safe and always in sight of the mother or other caregiver. Two of the most commonly used...

Choosing a crib can be overwhelming when contemplating the variety of choices. A bit of research mixed in with the realities of the buyer's personal situation will help make the choices more...

A Moses basket is a hand-woven basket that takes the place of a traditional bassinet. Moses baskets traditionally come with a canopy, a mattress and handles on the sides for easy carrying. They...

Getting a baby to sleep through the night can be a very challenging task, but the following steps & tips will greatly help you on the road to a good night's sleep!

No one knows why a baby cries when a baby cries. Some say it's gas, it's hunger, discomfort, or Colic. I say it's a need from your baby. A need to be held close to your body, close to your...

You got through nine months of pregnancy and a grueling labor and delivery to finally meet your precious newborn face to face. Now that he's here, though, it seems as though he's sleeping all the...

For the first few weeks of your baby's life, you may think that she never sleeps. However, newborns actually spend the majority of their day sleeping in short bursts.

When we moved our newborn son to his own room, I was never able to let him “cry it out” and if he wasn’t sleeping peacefully, I wasn’t either! We came up with this trick and it worked like a...

Newborn babies are definitely a bundle of joy but not so much joy when the parents try to get the babies into a sleeping routine. Newborns sleep most of the time the first few months, making it...

When decorating a baby's nursery with baby bedding, baby furniture, and baby toys, the primary purpose of the room is often overlooked. In an effort to get curtains that match the baby bedding,...

Getting your twin babies to nap at same time is critical to getting your down time, sleep and keeping the entire family happy.

New moms/expecting moms: My article will give you effective ways to get your babies to sleep. They worked for my three children.

Get your baby to sleep in their own bed.

Having a new baby can be one of the most enjoyable and sometimes stressful times of your life. One of the stresses can involve establishing a routine to help your baby get to sleep. Not every...

Often newborn babies have trouble settling down to sleep. One method that can help babies calm and sleep is to wrap them. Wrapping a baby helps him feel protected and secure. Wrapping may also...

You either have a baby on the way, or it is time to move your baby from the bassinet to a crib. You may have purchased a baby-safe second-hand unit or have the crib a family member used. When you...

Bassinets are convenient sleeping solutions for babies, as they allow easy bedside access for midnight feedings. However, they can not be used for longer than the first few months, after which...

With reading levels and reading comprehension among middle-grade students showing as two of the most challenging issues in contemporary education, there is a new role developing in the school...

If you are a working parent, learning to get your child to sleep through the night is paramount. Not only will will you be more peaceful during the day with a good night sleep but you will also...

The amount a baby sleeps at night is determined by several factors: age, length and duration of naps and parents' ideas about sleeping through the night.

Perhaps one of the harshest realities new parents face is that many sleepless nights will occur while caring for a newborn. Babies' schedules are ingrained from the pregnancy stages when the...

Baby bumpers are bedding accessories that line the inside of the crib and prevent the baby from getting an appendage or his head stuck between the bars of the crib. They also serve as a decorative...

Nothing says "newborn baby" like a bassinet beside your bed. A bedside bassinet buys you a few extra moments of sleep during those first few months after your new baby comes home. You can make a...

There are numerous infant deaths each year as a result of family bed co-sleeping. Co-sleeping is when an infant or small child sleeps in the same bed with a parent or sibling. Many nursing moms...

After three babies of my own and having sleep problems with them, I finally have learned the trick to getting your baby to sleep at night. It is all about establishing a routine, having a...

You may be sharing a room with your baby because you can't afford an extra bedroom right now, or just because it makes nighttime feedings so much easier. This guide will give you tips to share...

A bassinet is a small basket used by the side of the bed for a newborn to sleep in, near his parents. A cover for a bassinet is traditionally made from white eyelet material, which is delicate and...

Does your baby scream and flail when they get tired? Try swaddling him/her so that he/she can more easily sleep

When a newborn baby comes home from the hospital, his sleeping hours are erratic. This is normal, but it is up to his parents to start a routine that he will associate with bed time.

A concern for new parents is whether their child is safe from injuries while they sleep. By following these steps, you can feel more secure knowing your child is asleep safe and sound. You will...

With the wonderful new arrival of your new baby, excitement and love fills your home. Hours are spent watching your newborn baby sleep and eat, whilst you listen to the new little noises...

Every child is different, but with a few short steps you can get even your baby onto a schedule that will help things around your home get back to normal after a new birth!

Are you an exhausted parent? Does your baby never sleep more than just short bursts? There are some safe and gentle therapies that may change your life for the better. They are called...

Although most parents are overjoyed at almost everything their new baby does, erratic sleep patterns are habits that many new parents would like to change. A typical newborn is a night owl, having...

Getting a new baby to sleep through the night (or at least with only 1 or 2 middle-of-the-night wakeups) can seem like an intimidating task. Truth be known, it is, but with a willingness to...