5 Tips to Help Children Who Suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea

5 tips for children with sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that affects 6.62% of American adults and approximately 3% of American children. People with sleep apnea stop breathing during their sleep due to obstruction or blockage to their upper airway. This condition decreases the oxygen level in your body and increases the level of carbon dioxide, which commonly interrupts …

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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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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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The Co-Sleeping Campaign That Backfired Completely

To co-sleep, or not to co-sleep…that’s a hot, debatable topic these days! Of course, we work with families all over the world, who sleep in a variety of arrangements, so we pass no judgment. We make it our priority to respect every parent’s personal philosophies and goals. But we also make it a priority to …

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5 Reasons Why Your Baby is Night Waking and Won’t Sleep

5 Reasons Why Your Baby is Night

Baby night waking is one of the most common issues that bring tired parents to The Baby Sleep Site. But, why exactly do babies wake at night? Why won’t your baby sleep? This article will discuss the 5 primary reasons for baby night waking. 1. Sleep Prop The official name is “sleep association” but these …

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Baby’s Sleep and the Moon

Baby's Sleep and the Moon

A long time ago, a reader commented on one of our blog posts about the moon affecting her baby’s sleep. I thought this would make for an interesting article to research! There was a full moon just a few nights ago, and lo and behold both my sons woke up at night. You all know …

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