As many things as you can buy for your newborn baby before he or she is born, there's no guarantee you will be able to use any of them! A common issue that comes up is when your baby won't sleep in his or her brand new bedside bassinet!If you're even a little like me, you might be nervous about bed-sharing and rolling over onto the baby but feel that having your new baby in the crib in another room is too far away! A bedside bassinet is a perfect solution, but only if your baby actually
Newborns
5 Tips to Using the Arm’s Reach Co-Sleeper Bassinet For Maximum Sleep
The Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper is a sleep space for your newborn baby that can be placed right next to (or attached to) a parent's bed. This can help you feel confident your baby is safe and make night feedings easier. But, does it work to help you and your baby get the best sleep? Use these 5 tips to maximize your baby's sleep while using this bedside bassinet.Choosing the Type of Sheets for your Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper BassinetOne thing you may want to do is sleep on your baby's Arm's
Is it okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side?
To reduce the risk of SIDS, babies should be placed on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your baby's doctor. However, what if your baby rolls to his side to sleep? Is it okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side?Yes, it is okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side provided they are rolling that way on their own and can roll from back to tummy and tummy to back. Some parents allow their babies to sleep on their sides even if they aren't rolling yet, but it isn't
Best Baby Tips All Parents Need to Know
Below is a guest post written for our blog.No matter how many parenting books you read hoping that you will be fully prepared when your newborn comes into the world, you might not always take the best decision. Do not start off thinking that you want to be a perfect parent. Make sure that you provide your baby with the best of care, attention, and love. Being a great parent is about patience and establishing priorities.Motherhood is one of the greatest parts of a woman’s life. When you
How Many Hours Does a Newborn Sleep?
In the beginning, newborns sleep virtually around the clock waking only to eat and demand a clean diaper (sometimes!). But how many total hours does a newborn sleep anyway? On average, newborn babies sleep 14-16 hours in a 24-hour period, broken up into numerous sleep periods.How many hours do newborns sleep during the day and at night?If your baby has day/night confusion, your baby may be awake a bit too much at night such that they are awake for 30-90 minutes at a time. If that's the
How Do 0-6 Week Olds Sleep?
Whether you are pregnant or just had your baby, you may be wondering how 0 to 6 week olds sleep. Will your 1-week or 2-week old sleep all day and night? Will your 3-week or 4-week old wake up a lot at night? Will your 5-week or 6-week old start sleeping in longer stretches?Our partner in sleep, Nested Bean, has shared with you the basics of sleep for 0 to 6 week olds. In summary, here's a little about what you can expect:Hours and hours of sleep – just not all at once. Bedtime? What
Newborn Not Sleeping? Here Are 6 Reasons Why.
Newborns are so cute, but newborn sleep can sometimes seem downright ugly! Ask any parent of a newborn, and he or she will likely tell you that long, deep, peaceful sleep is NOT on the list of things their family is enjoying.And that's usually normal. Newborns aren't supposed to sleep 8 hours straight at night; their little bodies simply aren't designed to work that way at first. But sometimes, newborn sleeplessness can seem excessive. What do you do if your newborn seems tired, but is
On Newborns and Sleeping Through The Night
For 10 months (or longer) you look forward to taking your newborn bundle of joy home. You have all the gear, the room is perfect and you've read all the books. And then it happens...You get home and your darling sleeps for a few hours and is up. I don't mean up and needs a little cuddle, I mean up and ready to party.I remember those first few weeks with my newborn. Trying to heal from delivery, trying to do everything right and struggling with lack of sleep. My little guy was colicky
Benefits of Swaddling with 7 Swaddle Safety Tips (Plus a Giveaway!)
Today we have a guest post written by Karen Barski, BSN, RN and inventor of the Woombie Baby Swaddle. Woombie is also giving away two of their Woombie Air so be sure to read to the end to find out how you can enter to win one!Benefits of Swaddling Your BabyWhen your baby is swaddled, he or she is taken back to the days in the womb, when everything was comfortable, safe and snug.Swaddling has a number of key benefits for both parents and babies – when done correctly and