Sleep is one of the most talked about parts of early parenting, and it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many parents expect a baby to sleep through the night within a few weeks, but most babies wake for feeding, comfort or reassurance for many months. Knowing what is normal for each age helps …
Safe sleep is one of the most important parts of baby care, because the way a baby sleeps affects their safety through the night. A few simple rules can greatly reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome and other sleep related accidents. These rules are easy to follow once you know them, and they …
A newborn sleep schedule looks very different from an adult routine, and that surprises many new parents. Babies sleep in short stretches, wake often for feeds, and spend much of the day asleep in the early weeks. There is no single timetable that fits every baby, because sleep needs vary with age, temperament, and health. …
A calm bedtime routine is one of the most helpful tools for baby sleep. The same few steps, in the same order, each evening tell the baby that the day is ending and sleep is coming. The routine does not need to be long, expensive, or perfect. A bath, a feed, a story, and a …
Night waking is one of the most common worries for new parents, and it can leave the whole household tired and unsure what to do next. A baby who slept well last week may suddenly wake every hour, and a baby who wakes often may settle again just as suddenly. Understanding the reasons behind night …
Daytime naps help a baby grow, learn, and stay happy, yet many parents find naps harder than night sleep. A baby may nap well one day and fight every nap the next, or take only short naps that leave everyone tired. Nap training is not about forcing a baby to sleep, but about building a …
The bassinet is a perfect first bed for a newborn. It is small, cosy, and close to the parents bed, which makes night feeds and checks much easier. But babies grow quickly, and there comes a point when the bassinet is no longer the right place to sleep. Moving to a crib is a normal …
White noise is one of the most talked about sleep tools for babies. Parents who have tried it often say it helped their baby fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, while others worry it might be harmful or create a habit that is hard to break. With white noise machines, apps, and fans in …
Few things test a parent patience like a baby who wakes at five in the morning, bright eyed and ready to play. Early morning wake ups are one of the most common sleep complaints in the first two years. The good news is that most early waking has a clear cause, and many causes respond …
