If you have a toddler at home, then you know that toddlers tend to be experts when it comes to ear-splitting noises. Whining, shrieking, repeating the same word a zillion times at top volume...you may sometimes find yourself wondering how such an adorable little person can make such a headache-inducing racket! :) Here's another drive-you-up-the-wall noise you may have started hearing lately. It's the sound of your toddler grinding her teeth in her sleep. The sound of grinding teeth is an
Can the “Wake to Sleep” Method Help Lengthen Your Baby’s Short Naps?
An older, wiser friend once told me, “Baby naps are God’s way of saying to parents, ‘I love you. Now go take a shower.’” Pretty accurate, right? Most parents look forward to naptimes, those brief interludes when you can actually pause for breath, do the never-ending chores, or have a little "me" time. Of course, when it comes to naps, not all babies are created equal, are they? Some of you may have babies who are marathon nappers, providing you with several hours of uninterrupted time
Will Starting Solids Help Your Baby Sleep?
Sleepless, exhausted parents will do just about anything to get a few more hours (or maybe even a few more minutes!) of sleep each night. And as followers of this site know, there’s no shortage of advice out there on how to do just this. Everyone from your grandmother to your next door neighbor has probably offered you advice that’s “guaranteed” to get your baby sleeping well. Here’s a piece of advice many tired parents have heard at some point: “Just start feeding him rice cereal, and
Magnesium and Iron: The “Silver Bullet” Solutions to Better Baby Sleep?
When it comes to getting our babies to sleep longer and better, we all fantasize about a “silver bullet” solution -- something that would provide instant results with minimal effort and little cost. If only it were that easy! Any sleepy parent can tell you, though, that there is no silver bullet when it comes to getting your baby to sleep. Or is there? Recently, a client e-mailed to let us know how she got her 6 month old breast-fed baby sleeping through the night and taking long,
Can You Teach Your Baby to Sleep On The Go?
If you’re a mom who thinks a lot about your baby’s sleep (and if you’re a Baby Sleep Site reader, you probably are), then you know that having a predictable, consistent schedule in place can go a long way towards helping your baby establish good sleep patterns. In fact, our sample baby schedules are some of the most popular articles on the site; clearly, parents are interested in establishing routines! For some of us, though, a consistent schedule for baby can lead to the onset of serious
18 Month Sleep Regression Is One of the Hardest
Your sweet girl, who’s been sleeping peacefully at night for months, is suddenly waking multiple times each night and wailing loudly. Your little man, who’s been taking two nice long naps each day for ages, suddenly begins resisting nap time, refusing to lie down and go to sleep. Sound familiar? You may be experiencing the 18 month sleep regression. If you’re the parent of a toddler, then a sleep regression is something you’re probably familiar with. After all, you've no doubt experienced
How Weaning from Breastfeeding May Affect Your Baby’s Sleep
If you’re considering weaning your baby from breastfeeding to a bottle or cup, you’re probably thinking about which weaning method you’ll use. Or, you might be considering which bottle or cup will make the transition easiest. And, if you're reading The Baby Sleep Site, you are probably also thinking about how this may impact your baby's sleep. This article will discuss ways, both good and bad, that weaning from breastfeeding may impact your baby's sleep. Weaning from breastfeeding can
