Ready to welcome the bundle of joy in your life? A word of advice- parenthood will be one of the most rewarding yet frustrating phases of your life. You’re always tired and cranky. The numerous diaper changes, lullabies and sleepless nights- it is one hell of a rollercoaster! All this can take a toll on your mental health and adversely affect your young one’s body clock. Does your baby wake up at ungodly hours as well? Taking care of a baby is no child’s play. Check out these tips if your baby
Baby Sleep Patterns
Why Spending Time Outdoors Can Improve Babies’ Sleep
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 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! Learn these top 5 reasons why babies cry during sleep 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: Why Do Babies Cry In Their Sleep? Hunger - The most obvious reason a baby cries in their sleep is due to a feeding time. Some babies do not wake up
The 6 Month Sleep Regression Myth
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
Baby Sleeping More Than Usual? Here Are 3 Reasons Why.
We all want our babies to sleep - but can you have too much of a good thing when it comes to baby sleep? We've written before about babies sleeping too much, but what if your baby suddenly starts sleeping more than usual? What if you're suddenly seeing marathon naps, later-than-usual morning wake-up times, and/or finding that you need to bump up to an earlier bedtime? This can make many parents worry. So what's behind this sudden onset of sleepiness? Why is your baby sleeping more than
Wonder Weeks Chart: How The Wonder Weeks Affect Baby and Toddler Sleep
If you're a parent, you've no doubt heard about The Wonder Weeks, written by Xaviera Plooij, Frans X. Plooij PhD, and Hetty van de Rijt PhD. The book outlines the 10 "wonder weeks" during infant development (which often cause sleep regressions), that all babies go through in the first 20 months of life. The book outlines when and why each "wonder week" happens; it also offers parents insights into how to help their babies navigate each wonder week, and turn it into a leap forward for baby. But,