Babies are born with a range of reflexes, all of them important to their development. The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, is simply another normal baby reflex. It is an important indication that your baby is developing well. What is the Moro reflex (aka Startle reflex)? The Moro reflex is sometimes referred to as the startle reflex. It is a perfectly normal newborn reflex that indicates that the baby’s nervous system is developing properly. The Moro reflex is a biological response to new or
12 Amazing Products For Better Baby Sleep
There is no shortage of baby products that are designed to help your baby sleep better. It's hard to know which ones to buy so, we are highlighting 12 amazing products we've come across over the years to help your baby sleep better. These are in no particular order. The SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...an automated rocking machine. The SNOO is an innovative product that takes safe baby sleep to an entirely new level. Not only does it
Our Top 25 Sleep Resources
We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we've tallied the numbers: here are our top 25 sleep resources you love most! Read on to learn more about our most popular service packages, DIY-options, and blog posts on baby sleep, toddler sleep, schedules, and of course, sleep coaching. Most Popular DIY Resource: The Express
How To Get My 8, 9, or 10 Week Old Baby To Sleep
Previous: How to Get My 5, 6, or 7 Week Old To Sleep Can you believe it!? Your little one is now 2 months old and beginning to really take notice of the world! As exciting as it is to see your baby LIGHT UP when you introduce a new toy... have you ever complained your baby "just can't seem to settle to sleep now that they're so aware"? For a lot of parents, sleep deprivation really begins to take its toll after the first 8 weeks, whether or not your baby is sleeping "fine" at 5, 6, or 7 weeks
How To Get My 14, 15, or 16 Week Old Baby To Sleep
Previous: How To Get My 11, 12 or 13 Week Old To Sleep Congratulations! You’ve just completed your “4th Trimester” otherwise known as your baby’s first 3 months ex utero and helped your 11, 12, or 13 week old sleep. What does this mean? For many babies it means they begin waking up more at night or have difficulty napping. Uh oh! So, it’s no wonder one of the most common questions we get here at The Baby Sleep Site® is "How do I get my 14, 15 or 16 week old to sleep?" While some babies can
2-3 Month Old Baby Sleep Guide
Your 2 or 3-month-old baby's sleep is a period of transition - your baby is still eating frequently and sleeping in short cycles. However, during this stretch, you will likely notice that your baby is increasingly alert, which can mean that some of the peaceful sleep you may have enjoyed during the first 8 weeks disappears. By contrast, some parents find that sleep tends to even out a bit around 3 months; some parents even start getting that elusive longer stretch of sleep at night around
The Ferber Method Explained – Age to Use, Separation Anxiety, and Is It Harmful?
Sleep training, or teaching your baby healthy sleep habits, can be confusing and frustrating. One of the most popular sleep training methods is The Ferber Method, also known as Ferberizing or graduated extinction. This method involves letting your baby cry at increasingly longer intervals until they are sleeping through the night and taking longer naps. Here's everything you need to know about this sleep training method. What is The Ferber Method? The Ferber Method was developed by Dr.
Baby Nap Chart: Learn How Long Baby Should Nap, and How Many Naps Baby Needs
Click on Image to Englarge We get nap questions really frequently from our clients - particularly these three questions: How many naps does my baby need? How long should my baby's naps be? How much sleep should my baby get during the day so they sleep at night? Well, we're answering all of them in today's article. How many naps your baby takes will depend on their age and unique development. All babies develop at their own unique rates. How long your baby's naps are
Why Do Babies Fight Sleep?
Why do babies fight sleep? First, babies aren't born knowing the value of a good night's sleep and they lack maturity. The 3 main reasons babies fight sleep are over-tiredness, under-tiredness, and separation anxiety. In today's article, we explain 3 reasons your baby might be fighting sleep and 5 things you can try today to help! Baby Fighting Sleep? 3 Reasons Why There are 3 primary reasons why most babies fight sleep at bedtime and nap time: Baby is Overtired This is hands-down
