What Age Can My Baby Sleep With A Stuffed Animal?
At what age can your baby sleep with a stuffed animal? We share tips about safe sleep and how to safely introduce stuffed animals.
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When Can Babies Sleep With Blankets?
Babies can use wearable blankets from birth or as soon as you stop swaddling your baby. Your baby should not use loose blankets until they are at least a year old, however, you should not expect your child to keep a blanket on them for warmth while sleeping until at least 3-4 years old. Let’s …
Baby Night Lights Do’s and Don’ts (And Night Light Recommendations)
Lots of parents assume that a night light is one of those baby essentials that every nursery requires. After all, a well-placed night light can reduce the fumbling usually associated with middle-of-the-night diaper changes and feedings. But is a night light distracting to your baby? Do you really need one? What kind of night light …
Sleep Positioners and Sleep Devices: Are They Safe For Your Baby’s Sleep?
Over the years, as we’ve worked with tens of thousands of families on their children’s sleep, we’ve seen countless baby sleep products come and go. But here’s one that stuck around (one for which we’ve seen many, many iterations): the baby sleep positioner. You know what I’m talking about, right? Those products that go in …
Is Co-Sleeping Dangerous?
Is co-sleeping dangerous? Co-sleeping is a controversial topic, with parents offering strong opinions on both sides. We explain it all here!
5 Child Proofing Tips for Your Toddler’s Room
When you start to think about transitioning your toddler to a big-boy or big-girl bed, toddler-proofing comes to mind because one of the scarier things is the trouble they can get into when they are in their room alone and not sleeping. If toddler proofing doesn’t come to mind, it should. In the U.S., about …
Is Co-Sleeping a Solution for Baby Sleep Problems?
When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was adamantly against co-sleeping. The reason was that I saw how difficult it was for other parents to get their children out of their bed, months, and years later. Although I knew it was right for some, it wasn’t for me. Before you have kids you …
When Can Baby Have a Pillow and Top 3 Baby Pillows
When can baby have a pillow in the crib? Learn about pillow safety and the top 3 pillows we recommend at The Baby Sleep Site!
