Welcoming a baby into the world is perhaps one of the most wonderful moments a mother will ever get to experience. But once your newborn goes home with you and settles into their crib, one common concern is their sleep. In fact, a survey published on Parents Magazine reveals that half of all parents with infants six months or younger only get around three hours a day of uninterrupted rest at most. This presents a number of challenges for new parents, as they try to attain an adequate amount
Baby Sleep Patterns
How To Soothe a Baby Crying In Their Sleep
For parents who have just welcomed their first baby, things can become pretty overwhelming for them. In most cases, when a baby is crying in sleep, the parents will start to wonder if there is something wrong. However, in most cases when a baby is suddenly crying in sleep it is merely a phase rather than a serious problem. For most parents, their baby’s sleep time is one of the main concerns. Sleep problems are very common in babies and it affects the baby’s sleep routine as well. You will
Sleep Issues Among Children With Cerebral Palsy
Caring for a child is not always an easy job, especially if the child has a condition like cerebral palsy (CP). However, it doesn’t have to be hard. There are certain methods involved with caring for special children that can be used to make things a whole lot easier — not only for the child — but for the whole family. Common Reasons Why a Child with CP May Have Trouble Sleeping Many children who have CP have problems sleeping at night. In fact, 23 to 46 percent of children with this
Is Your Child’s Diet Affecting Their Sleep?
As a responsible parent, you might be worried why your child cannot sleep well despite having bought her the best sleep mattress for kids. Could what she eats be depriving her of a good night sleep? Right from the day a child is born, the parents are keen to ensure that the baby feeds well. In other words, no parent would wish to have a malnourished child. That is why, every mom ensures the baby breastfeeds well, and as the child grows, the mother introduces healthy solids. A well-fed baby
Baby Crying in Sleep – What Does It Mean and How Should You Handle It?
Is your baby crying in their sleep? If so, you are not alone! But, why do babies cry in their sleep? Learn these top 5 reasons and how you should handle it. First, before you learn how to handle your baby crying in their sleep, let's explore some reasons for crying. Here are the top 5 reasons babies cry in their sleep, in no particular order: Hunger - The most obvious reason a baby cries in their sleep is due to a feeding time. Some babies do not wake up completely in order to signal
Is There a 6-Month Sleep Regression?
We have all heard of the 4 month sleep regression, but is there a 6-month sleep regression? In my experience of over 10 years as a sleep consultant, there isn't really a 6-month sleep regression so much as some other growth and development going on that may or may not impact your baby's sleep. In this article, I will explore what's happening so you can maximize your baby's sleep. 6 Month Old Sleep Needs Your 6-month old baby likely needs 11-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-3 hours of
Baby Ear Infections and Sleep
When your baby is not sleeping, one of the most difficult things to face is whether or not your baby is in pain or if something else is wrong. There are so many things that could go wrong and many parents aren't sure whether they should start sleep training or not. Could it be an ear infection and how does that impact your baby's sleep? Symptoms of a Baby Ear Infection Unfortunately, babies are unable to say "Mommy/Daddy, my ear hurts." So how can you know if your baby is in pain with
Does The Color Of Your Baby’s Nursery Affect Sleep?
When you are planning your baby's nursery, odds are you spend lots of time thinking through your specific design plans: color schemes, coordinating furniture, accents and finishing touches, etc. But here's something you might not consider: how will the colors you select for your nursery impact your baby's mood and (most importantly, for our purposes) your baby's sleep? An important question indeed! Keep reading to learn more about how the colors you choose for your baby's nursery might impact
Taming Summer Bedtimes: 3 Tips You Need
Summer is fully upon us, readers! But while warm temps and fun outdoor activities are great, those long, lazy days of summer may be seriously messing with your baby or toddler's inner sleep clock. Over the summer, many babies start crying at bedtime and resisting sleep even more than usual. It’s also common for toddlers to stop staying in bed and falling asleep much later, trying to tell you, “I’m not tired!” So frustrating - but not really unexpected, if you think about it. The sun goes