Weighted sleep sacks and weighted blankets are becoming more popular. Do you need a weighted sleep sack and will it help your baby sleep better? This post will explain what a weighted sleep sack is, the purpose, and discuss whether it will help your baby sleep better. What Is a Weighted Sleep Sack and Its Purpose? A weighted sleep sack is just as it sounds. It a form of sleep sack that has a little weight to it. But, why would a sleep sack need weight added to it? These sleep sacks and
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How Much Should Your Baby Eat By Month – A Guide by The Baby Sleep Site®
Hungry babies can't sleep! How much should a 3 month old eat? How much should a 6 month old eat? No matter whether your baby is 4 months or 9 months, proper nutrition makes a healthier and happier baby. It also promotes a good night's sleep and longer naps which is always welcome in this village! In my work as a sleep consultant for 10+ years, sometimes all I've done is adjust a baby's feeding schedule and improved sleep so it can be an important aspect to better sleep. Use this guide to help
What Should a Newborn Wear to Sleep?
There are so many questions to answer when you first have a baby. And, we strive to answer all questions pertaining to sleep. Today, we share what a newborn should wear to sleep and what a newborn should sleep in. How Much a Newborn Sleeps Newborns sleep a lot. In fact, newborns sleep 14 to 17 hours a day but they can't stay awake long between sleep periods. Your newborn might only stay awake for 1 to 2 hours throughout the day and night. Of course, you want most of their sleep to be at
Newborn Bedtime Routines and Time to Put Baby to Bed
A good bedtime routine can help your newborn baby sleep better at night and take longer naps. But, what is a good bedtime routine for a newborn and when should you start using one? And, what time do you put your newborn to bed? This post will share all you need to know about bedtime routines for your newborn. Newborn Bedtime Routine Ideas Bedtime routines will change over time as your baby goes from newborn to young baby to a toddler or preschooler. The best bedtime routines typically
Colic in Baby: 5 Tips to Help Your Newborn Sleep
When your baby has colic, they will cry for hours on end and it's very hard to calm them down. What are the signs and symptoms of colic? And, how can you help a colicky baby sleep? This post will tell you all you need to know based on our 10+ years of experience. What is Colic? Colic is a fairly predictable time of day when your baby will cry for long periods of time. Some babies will cry for an hour or two but other babies can cry for multiple hours. My friend's baby cried for 5-6 hours
Zipadee Zip vs Nested Bean Zen Sleep Sack – Which Is Best for Better Sleep?
The Zipadee Zip vs Nested Bean - both the Zipadee Zip Swaddle Transition Sleep Sack and the Nested Bean Sleep Sack 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! Zipadee Zip Swaddle Transition Sleep Sack We have been recommending the Zipadee Zip for a long time even before they were on the Shark Tank. The Zipadee Zip, created by a company named Sleeping Baby, is a
How To Handle Your Baby Standing In the Crib and Won’t Sleep
If your baby is standing in the crib, it's likely they aren't sleeping. Babies and toddlers of all ages stand up in the crib and cry sometimes. In this article, you will learn when standing in the crib starts and how to handle it. When Do Babies Start Standing in the Crib? On average, babies start standing in the crib during the 8 month sleep regression. This is when babies become much more mobile, in general. Some babies might learn the skill early around 6 to 7 months old while others
The Best Gift Ideas for New Parents and Babies
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
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
