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
How to Increase Milk Supply When Pumping — 10 Proven Ways!
Pumping loads of milk can be easy— Just keep emptying the breasts!! But there's a lot more to it than you think. Lots of moms have a hard time producing enough milk to keep up with the baby’s needs and also to release the engorgement pain. I had a horrible time with my three kids, especially the third one, who was born premature. So, I had to pump exclusively for a month before I could start breastfeeding. In the beginning, it was just 14 oz a day!! Shocking right? All those
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
Best Ways to Throw Your Toddler a Birthday Party
Children's birthday parties are more than just a day when a lot of lovely pastries are involved. Kids look forward to this day more than any other day of the year. It should not come as a surprise since the full day is dedicated to them in the form of balloons, cakes, singing, presents, and more. In recent years, these parties have become elaborate, and this can sometimes throw off adults. The costs and stress associated with pulling off a great party or buying top rated appliances for party can
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
Sad Moms and Sleepless Babies: What’s the Link?
We all expect a few sleepless nights with a new arrival to the household. A new baby means crying at night; feeding, changing, burping. Everyone wants to get baby sleeping through the night as quickly as possible, but did you know that research suggests the first six months are critical for setting patterns not only for baby now, but for the rest of their life? With that in mind, it seems clear that creating habits for baby is important. We know we need to feed baby regularly, but
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