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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Newborn babies all have different sleep patterns. Some newborn babies sleep easily and often. Other newborn babies have difficulty settling and do not sleep as well. Whether you have a newborn...

Are you having your first baby? You may be wanting to know more about bassinets. Find out what they are, whether they're safe and what features to look for.

Having a child is one of the most exciting things that could happen for a couple, but before the child is born, there is a lot of preparation that must be done to bring it into a home. One of the...

Your newborn may be content to sleep through feedings. However, allowing your baby to sleep through feedings means that he will not be getting enough food. Allowing your baby to sleep through...

Co-sleeping with your baby is a great way to strengthen the bond between the two of you. While there are many other ways to do this, co-sleeping has many other benefits. Some mothers wish to...

When it comes to newborns, sleep is one of the most frequently talked about topics. Getting your baby sleeping through the night is no small task. Many parents find that the Ferber method is an...

You're tired and there's nothing you'd like more than a good night's sleep but your baby doesn't feel the same way. Newborns wake often due to hunger and must be fed, burped and have their diapers...

Do you have a preemie baby? If so, did you know that premature babies are the most at risk for respiratory illnesses such as RSV (Respiratory Synaptic Virus), Pneumonia, and Obstructive Airway...

Babies love to be swaddled. Being snuggled inside a tightly wrapped blanket keeps them warm, snug and secure because it’s reminiscent of the womb. It’s also the quickest way to get a...

It doesn’t take most new parents long to learn that the better your baby sleeps at night, the more sleep you will get. Those first few months following your baby’s birth can be...

A bedside sleeper is a parenting tool that can be used if you plan to have your baby sleep in the same room as you. Bedside sleepers are a safer option than having the infant share the bed with...

SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is something no parent wants to deal with. Babies that have SIDS simply go to sleep and do not wake up again. While we still don't know what causes SIDS, there...

Once your twins get home from the hospital, it is likely you will not be holding them every second of the day. That being said, your twins will still want to hear the sound of your womb. There are...

Newborn babies may benefit from a nighttime routine in several ways. The baby may feel more secure if a routine is established and ease into sleep. There is not one perfect routine that will be...

One secret most people will not share is they enjoy late night feedings. The loss of sleep is difficult, but it is eased by something irreplaceable; a special bonding experience with baby. This...

What new parents need more than almost anything else is sleep. It is definitely a challenge to get enough sleep while taking care of a newborn, but it can be done.