Searching for an appropriate gift for a newborn or the new parents? While there are a ton of cute baby gifts out there, they are not always useful or practical. If you’re thinking about stuffed toys, onesies, and rocking chairs, be assured the new mum and dad can do without those. Trust us, they are probably going to be gifted those items in dozens and you certainly wouldn’t want to add on to that pile. All parents-to-be appreciate practical gifts and things that will make their days a
The Baby Sleep Site Blog
Nested Bean vs. Love To Dream Swaddle Up
The Nested Bean vs Love To Dream - both The Nested Bean Swaddle and the Love To Dream Swaddle are great products. But, do you need both? Is one better than the other for your baby's sleep? In this blog post, you'll learn about both products and which we recommend! Love To Dream Swaddle The Love To Dream Swaddle is a great product to help your baby sleep better that we've been recommending for years. This is a product meant to capitalize on all the benefits of swaddling but make it easy
Bedtime Battle: 10 Top Tips For Establishing A Good Bedtime Routine
Any parent who has reached the toddler milestone will have experienced the classic tantrum and fighting bedtime. Now, your child may think they have a perfectly valid excuse for their behavior, but trying to navigate that as a parent is exasperating! Nine times out of ten, your little one is acting out of emotion and tiredness. In fact, you may find that the most challenging part of your day is bedtime. Establishing a good bedtime routine early on can encourage healthy sleep patterns and
Modern Toddler Bedding
If you have a toddler, it’s important to make sure that you are getting them some comfortable bedding. This will help encourage them to drift off to sleep. Getting the right amount of sleep can create a range of benefits. For example, you’ll be able to encourage healthy growth, improve their attention span, and help them learn new information. Let’s look at some tips that you can use to find the perfect modern toddler bedding. Choose a Design That Appeals to Your Toddler One of the
Everything to Know About Kids Weighted Blankets and Their Benefits
We spend almost one-third of our lives in bed, sleeping, or trying to sleep. Sleep is an integral part of our lives as it allows us to regain our energy & prepare our body for the activities. Adults, children, babies, & elders everyone needs to complete the sleep cycle in order to stay healthy. Children & babies have varying sleep patterns which as a parent really matter to you. Most children sleep during the day or in unusual hours. Some children find sleeping tough due to uncomfortable
Second-Hand Mattresses Could Increase The Risk Of Cot Death
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
Top 10 Best Sleep Sacks for Baby’s Sleep
Parents are often concerned about whether their baby is too cold or too hot to sleep well. And, we want babies to sleep as much as possible. When it's time to stop swaddling your baby, we advise you to transition to a sleep sack. Here are the top 10 best baby sleep sacks that can help your sleep better, in no particular order. Zipadee-Zip Sleep Sack We have been recommending the Zipadee-Zip for a very long time. It's a great swaddle transition product because your baby will likely feel more
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