Why 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.
Baby Sleep Needs
Baby sleep needs can change SO quickly! It’s hard to keep up with all of the changes, and even harder to know why your baby’s sleep may be changing, and if you need to do anything about it. In addition, you want to know just how to help! There is SO much to keep track of when it comes to your little one’s slumber, and here in our archives, we cover everything you’ll need to know!
Sleep regressions are notorious for changes in sleep. We have plenty of help for recognizing every baby and toddler regression. In addition, we’ll share what you can do to to help your baby get back to snoozing well!
Maybe your baby is crying in their crib or not napping enough? Or you’re wondering about the “Wonder Weeks” and when and how this will affect your family? On the other hand, sometimes babies sleep more than usual, and perhaps you’re wondering if that’s typical, and if there is something that you should do about it?
Perhaps your baby’s diet is affecting his naps or nights? Likewise, time changes, summertime schedules, and even the color of your baby’s nursery can affect his slumber! We cover this and more!
Our articles can help you determine what baby sleep should look like, might look like, and when your baby’s needs might change. Read our helpful and easy to read articles, charts, (and more)! We’ll help you discover what this all means and what you can do to help your baby sleep better!
THIS Is What Good Baby Sleep Looks Like, According To Science.
It’s that time again: time for new sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Every so often, the AASM releases recommendations for healthy child sleep; now, we have their 2016 recommendations. Let’s take a look! How Much Sleep Do Babies and Toddlers Need? Our team looked at this area of the report …
Baby and Toddler Bedtimes By Age: An Easy Reference Chart
As you may know, it is important to have a consistent bedtime for your baby or toddler. But, what are the best baby bedtimes by age? A good bedtime plus a good bedtime routine, is generally the first step in working toward baby sleeping through the night, and toward creating a predictable daily sleep and …
Should You Keep Your Baby or Toddler Up Late For Special Events?
Holiday merriment approaches, readers! However you celebrate the holidays, I hope you have lots of holiday fun in store in the coming weeks. Speaking of holiday fun — have you ever found yourself simultaneously blessing and cursing the holiday plans you’ve made? There’s lots to enjoy this time of year, between the parties and the dinners …
How Illness Affects Baby and Toddler Sleep (And What to Do About It)
Illness is almost inevitable during the baby and toddler years. Even with the best prevention, most little ones will catch a few colds, viruses, or infections along the way. When that happens, many parents quickly notice changes in sleep. From more night wakings, early mornings, to disrupted routines or sleep training setbacks, it happens! How …
How Your Baby’s Growth Spurts Affect Sleep and Feeding
You may already know that things like teething, illness, and sleep regressions can affect your baby’s schedule. But did you know that your baby will go through a series of growth spurts in the first year of life and that these can cause big disruptions in sleep and feeding? Baby Growth Spurts: When They Happen …
Which is More Important – Night Sleep or Naps?
What matters more for your baby? Nap sleep, or night sleep? We tackle this question!
How Much Sleep Your Baby Needs and How to Get Enough
How much sleep does your baby or toddler need each day? Here are some sleep guidelines with tips on how to help baby get the sleep he needs.
