It’s a common tradition in many families to pass down a mattress from one infant to another. While this tradition still occurs, a 1997 study indicates just how harmful this practice can be, and newer research has surfaced which shows similar findings. According to the latest research, babies that sleep on mattresses previously used by other infants have a higher chance of falling victim to cot death. In fact, as per this research, of the 131 cases of cot deaths, more than half of the infants
4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects
How we raise and develop a child has changed drastically over the years. Nevertheless, one of the exciting things about parenting is that there is a great variation in how each parent raises their kids. On the other hand, there are many similarities as well that parents love to share and follow. Overall, there is a direct link between the particular actions of parents towards kids and the children’s later behavior. For example, children who are raised in the same environment and share a home can
5 Tips To Get Your Infant To Fall Asleep Quickly
The sooner your little one settles into bed, the sooner you can get some well-deserved shut-eye yourself. Though, getting your baby to fall asleep can be much easier said than done. When the usual lullaby or pre-bedtime snuggle session doesn’t work, here are a few other reliable tips for moms and dads when they want to quickly lull their child to sleep. 1.) Enforce An Early Bedtime Experts have agreed that an early bedtime is an effective way to ensure your baby is sleepy when it’s time for
Our Featured Families Who Sleep Trained Successfully: Meet Caitlin!
Welcome, readers, to another installment in our Family Features stories! From time to time, we like to spotlight clients of ours who have had great success working with our expert team of sleep consultants. These families are, in many ways, just like yours: these parents are sleep-deprived and exhausted, their babies and toddlers are cranky and overtired, and everyone could use more peaceful nighttime and nap time sleep! This week, we are introducing you to Caitlin. Caitlin's little guy
10 Superfoods for your Baby’s Brain Development
Your baby’s brain is developing like a flourishing tree – they’re branching out. Their nerves are increasing and making connections. Doctors at Harvard Medical say that this process affects learning, memory, and abilities like multitasking and self-control. These connections are of major importance to your baby’s cognition, both in childhood and adulthood. The success of early growth determines how your baby’s brain will work for the rest of their lives. How can you ensure your baby is
6 Benefits of Music For Your Baby’s Sleep
There’s nothing in the world parents wouldn’t do to make their babies sleep better. Mothers and fathers will try all sorts of tricks and techniques to help their babies fall asleep more easily, while taking some time for their own rest along the way. It turns out that music is one of the finest and most beautiful ways to put your infant to sleep and make them rest peacefully. Why music? Well, music is inherent to human beings. It’s a universal medium of communication that binds people
Parenting 101: How Do You Deal With Tantrums?
Tantrums are a part of any child's life. When a child doesn't have a better way of expressing anger, disappointment, sadness, and frustration, they tend to vent through tantrums and violent displays and reactions. Unfortunately, inasmuch as we parents have more or less background on what goes on in our children's minds when they have tantrums, they can still be pretty troubling. This is especially if we've gotten used to giving them what they want just so they can stop their tantrums. How can we
How Do I Fix My Baby’s Early Waking?
Ready to welcome the bundle of joy in your life? A word of advice- parenthood will be one of the most rewarding yet frustrating phases of your life. You’re always tired and cranky. The numerous diaper changes, lullabies and sleepless nights- it is one hell of a rollercoaster! All this can take a toll on your mental health and adversely affect your young one’s body clock. Does your baby wake up at ungodly hours as well? Taking care of a baby is no child’s play. Check out these tips if your baby
6 Techniques to Teach Your Infant to Be Patient
It’s no secret that children can be impulsive, demanding, and impatient at times. But there are a few great ways to tackle these issues and teach your infant patience in just a few short steps. Try some of the following techniques! You can also find some great resources for parenting here. Patience Stretching Technique Patience stretching is one of the quickest methods for improving your child’s patience through gradually increasing their experiences with waiting for gratification. You
