Can Fresh and Cold Air Help Your Baby Nap and Sleep Longer?

Can Fresh Cold Air Help Your Baby Sleep?

As we move into colder winter weather here in the U.S., we are spending a lot of time indoors! Between freezing temps and snow, this time of year doesn’t exactly scream, “Let’s get outside!” But did you know? In some cultures, sub-freezing temps are considered perfect napping temperatures? For BABIES?! It’s true! In Scandinavia and …

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Are Sleep Regressions Even Real?

Are Sleep Regressions Even Real?

We have written so much about sleep regressions here at The Baby Sleep Site®. SO MUCH. So so so so so much: 4 month sleep regression (and here and here) 8/9/10 month sleep regression 12 month sleep regression 18 month sleep regression (and here) 2-year sleep regression Now, there’s a reason for all of these …

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Why Downtime In The Crib MIGHT Be Bad For Sleep

Downtime In The Crib MIGHT Be Bad For Sleep

Is allowing your baby to have downtime or playtime in the crib good or bad? We explore pros and cons of crib downtime and playtime and how it affects sleep.

Do Your Child’s Food Choices Affect Sleep?

Do Your Child's Food Choices Affect Sleep?

From the time your baby was born, you have no doubt been diligent about what kinds of food and nourishment goes into her mouth. From breastfeeding and/or choosing the best formula during her newborn months, to introducing healthy foods once your baby started solids, to coming up with creative and healthy meals that your toddler …

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Does the E.A.S.Y. schedule make sleep more difficult for your baby?

Does E.A.S.Y. make sleep harder?

If you’re a new mom there’s no doubt you’ve heard about the mythical “E.A.S.Y. schedule.” You know, the one where your baby Eats, has Active playtime, Sleeps for 2 hours, and You use their naptime to catch up on laundry, respond to emails and chat with your friends on Facebook? Yes, we’ve all heard about …

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Is Expecting Self-Soothing Expecting Too Much?

Is Expecting Self-Soothing Expecting Too Much?

Expectations can be tricky things, can’t they? On the one hand, setting expectations helps to shape behaviors. (Both our lives and the lives of others.) And setting healthy boundaries is a good thing. (Again, in our lives and in the lives of others.) But expectations can also backfire on us, can’t they? Unhealthy expectations can turn …

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FREE Guide: Five Ways To Help Your Child Sleep Through the Night

Tired of night wakings? Start with 5 proven steps that have helped millions of parents.












 
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