When your newborn isn't sleeping at night or napping during the day, the entire family is exhausted! You might be considering sleep training your newborn. But, how should you sleep train a newborn? Is it the same as an older baby? And, when can you start? This article will answer these questions based on my experience as a pediatric sleep consultant for over 10 years. Can You Sleep Train a Newborn? Yes, you can sleep train your newborn as long as we keep realistic expectations and have an
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How Long Do Newborns Sleep?
Most newborns sleep the majority of the day and night, waking only to eat and dirty their diapers. But, is your newborn getting enough sleep a day? What about at night? This post will cover newborn sleep patterns and how long newborns sleep at various times in the day. How Long Do Newborns Sleep a Day? According to the AAP, newborn babies sleep an average of 16 to 17 hours a day over a 24-hour period but usually in 1-2 hour segments. And, according to The National Sleep Foundation,
How Much Your 1-Month Old Baby Should Sleep
Newborn babies sleep a lot when they first come home. Your 1-month-old baby should sleep 16 hours or more per 24-hour period with usually 8-10 hours being at night and 6-8 hours during the day. The amount of nighttime and daytime sleep varies quite a bit baby to baby. Contrary to what many people think, newborn babies generally do not sleep in very long stretches at night until they are a bit older and will eat every 2-3 hours all day and night. Let's learn more about your 1-month-old
How Many Hours Can Baby Sleep Without Feeding?
How many hours can a baby sleep without feeding? Feeding frequency can be very confusing given the many conflicting pieces of advice. While some sources will say babies can sleep through the night by 8 weeks old, others will say once your baby doubles their birth weight. This post will discuss this topic so you can make the best decision for your baby and your family. But before getting to the main point, let’s have a look at some basics about baby’s sleep and feeding: Basics About Baby
Newborn Sleep Schedules By Week, Newborn Sleep Patterns, and Tips for Better Sleep!
Newborns need 14 to 17 hours of sleep a day (8 hours during the day and 8 at night) but can't stay awake longer than 1 to 2 hours at a time and newborn sleep patterns change rapidly. If newborns generally eat, poop, and sleep around the clock in the early days, what does a newborn's sleep schedule look like? This post shares sample newborn sleep schedules by week, information about your newborn's sleep patterns, and tips to help get your newborn sleeping. You can peruse all the newborn sleep
How to Swaddle a Baby + 5 Tips For Better Sleep
Swaddling your newborn can help keep your baby calm and content after he or she is born. But, how do you swaddle a baby and is there a step-by-step process to follow? Yes! This article will tell you how to swaddle a baby and give you 5 tips for better baby sleep. What is Swaddling? Swaddling is tightly wrapping your newborn baby in a blanket to give them a womb-like feeling. Some people say it's like wrapping them up like a burrito. But, how you swaddle a baby is important, otherwise
5 Tips When Baby Will Only Sleep in a Rock-N-Play
RECALL NOTICE: The Rock-N-Play was recalled in April 2019. Since 2009, over 30 infant deaths occurred due to a child rolling while unrestrained. Please always use restraints on any device that has them and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Also, it is recommended to stop using some items as soon as your child can roll. The Graco Rock-N-Play has been a great tool for a parent's toolbox, but what happens when your baby will only sleep in the Rock-N-Play? Here are 5 tips to
3 Things To Do When Your Baby Won’t Sleep in a Bedside Bassinet
As with many things you can buy for your newborn baby, there's no guarantee you will use all of them! A common issue that comes up often is when your newborn baby won't sleep in their brand new bedside bassinet! Some babies won't sleep in their bedside bassinet at night while other newborns won't sleep in the bedside bassinet at nap time. Or, neither. Both scenarios are very common. If you're even a little like me, you might be nervous about bed-sharing. I worried about rolling over onto
Top 5 Nursing Night Lights for Breastfeeding Baby
It’s the middle of the night and your sweet little bundle of joy does what any baby is supposed to do... wakes up! You jump up ready for action and you can’t.see.a.thing. Your nursery lighting has failed you. As soon as your feet hit the floor, you hear a yelp of pain and realize you’ve accidentally stepped on your dog in your haste to get to your whimpering baby! This is a true story - it happened to me when my firstborn baby was a few weeks old. I would try so hard to navigate the dark
