Newborns

You’ve just had a baby with in the past few days, weeks or even months. Things don’t feel quite right, you’re not in a groove, you’re not feeling happy or bonded with your baby. You would like to...

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...

Gas is uncomfortable for babies and adults alike. However, babies do not understand the problem and are often incapable of eliminating the problem on their own. Babies' bodies are so small, that...

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...

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...

Although they look tiny and innocent, newborn babies have many needs, and it can be intimidating to know you're in charge of all of them. Understanding a few of the basics of newborn care will...

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...

New parents can feel overwhelmed by all of the infant care advice they receive from family, friends, doctors and parenting books. It is important that you learn all that you can about taking care...

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!

Breastfeeding provides unparalleled bonding time with your baby. However, there comes a time in all new mothers' lives when the desire for a full night of sleep overcomes the desire to hold and...

Your doctor may have recommended that you gain 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy, and you may have taken a bit of creative liberty with that number. What she didn't tell you was how to get...

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.

Caring for a newborn baby is a challenging task, but also incredibly rewarding. Even if you are nervous around other people's children, it's entirely different once you have your own. While there...

Having a baby is a big event that leaves mothers physically and emotionally drained. These tips are meant as preventative measures. Please see a mental health expert if your symptoms are...

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...

Caring for an infant can be one of the most terrifying jobs you have ever had. Meeting the needs of a precious, tiny, delicate human is a noble and never-ending mission with only a few short...

While you may be a pregnancy pro after 40 weeks of carrying baby in utero, you may be nervous about caring for a newborn. Though no two babies are alike, many tips and techniques work for most...

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...

The question is, better for whom? Newborns can sleep up to 18 hours a day, usually in short blocks around the clock. Moms and dads are the ones who struggle when a baby's sleep patterns are...

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...

Newborns are hard to handle, especially for those who are just entering the world of motherhood. You may think you are completely prepared for the transition, but in reality, you have no idea...

Babies do not come with an owner's manual. Many new parents are left confused and overwhelmed when dealing with crying, feeding and sleeping issues. Newborn babies are a lot of work, but the most...

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...

A newborn is programmed to wake about every two hours to be fed and have his diaper changed, as a baby's schedule is set by his biological needs. There comes a time, though, around ten weeks old,...

He is finally here !!! I want to be the best mother ever !! What do I do now ? This is a very special time, you'll never get it back so you'll want to have wonderful memories of your baby

Newborns, especially preemies, love being bundled. (You’ll love it too) Bundling helps newborns feel the security and closeness of the womb. Bundling keeps them warm, comfie, and secure. As...

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...

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...

Infant colic is the name for a short-term condition where a baby cries nearly non-stop and has trouble staying asleep. The causes of colic are unknown, but fortunately it tends to stop once the...

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...

Caring for a newborn is a twenty four hour a day, seven day a week task. When the newborn baby sleeps, he or she doesn't sleep long. When awake, the baby is mostly on an every two hour - three...

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...

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...

It's 3am. Again. And who's sleeping? Not you - and definitely not your precious baby. He's too busy alerting the whole neighborhood to his dirty diaper situation with yet another crying episode....

Keeping your baby awake while breastfeeding is not easy. Oxytocin, or the 'bonding hormone,' is produced by both mother and baby during a breastfeeding session, and its calming effect often lulls...