We spend almost one-third of our lives in bed, sleeping, or trying to sleep. Sleep is an integral part of our lives as it allows us to regain our energy & prepare our body for the activities. Adults, children, babies, & elders everyone needs to complete the sleep cycle in order to stay healthy. Children & babies have varying sleep patterns which as a parent really matter to you. Most children sleep during the day or in unusual hours. Some children find sleeping tough due to uncomfortable
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Elimination Communication + Good Baby Sleep: My 7 Biggest Tips
by Andrea Olson of Go Diaper Free After years and years of teaching elimination communication (or EC) to parents with little babies, one of the biggest challenges they face is balancing EC with good baby sleep. In a recent survey of our Go Diaper Free community, one-third of parents said that Nighttime EC was their biggest challenge. Many new parents who practice EC will wonder: Should I practice elimination communication at night? How will EC affect my baby’s sleep? Will it harm
When Can Babies Sleep Through the Night?
With a new baby, sleeping through the night can feel like such an elusive goal. When can your baby sleep through the night? When will your baby sleep through the night? And, how can you work towards sleeping through the night in a gentle, healthy way that works for your child? Well, The Baby Sleep Site ® is an entire website focusing on answering those questions (and more). We have a free blog with over 200 articles, a DIY library with our VIP Members Area, e-books, and, most
How Many Hours Can Baby Sleep Without Feeding?
Introduction How many hours can a baby sleep without feeding? Feeding frequency has been a point of debate among parents, and even among child health experts. Most of them use to come with different recommendations. And therefore, it’s pretty common to get confused at this point. With today's post, we've decided to put an end to all the confusion, and come up with a simple, generalized answer on how many hours can baby sleep without feeding. But before getting into the main point,
Sleep Training a 6-Month Old – 5 Things You Need To Know
Sleep training is the act of helping your baby learn good sleep habits and to sleep more independently. When you are sleep training a 6-month old, there are a few specific things to consider before you start. This article will discuss 5 things you should know before you begin sleep training your 6-month old. 1. 6-Month Old Schedules One of the most important things you should do before you start sleep training is to make sure your baby's schedule is age-appropriate and a good fit. If you
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 dig deeper about your baby and the use of blankets to ensure you keep your baby safe and warm. Babies and Wearable Blankets Once you transition away from swaddling, the best and safest way to put
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
Our Top 25 Sleep Resources
We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we've tallied the numbers: here are our top 25 sleep resources you love most! Read on to learn more about our most popular service packages, DIY-options, and blog posts on baby sleep, toddler sleep, schedules, and of course, sleep coaching. Most Popular DIY Resource: The Express
Sleep Training Baby: The Ultimate Guide – How, What, Why, When?
Sleep training your baby is not something parents seek out to do, but if your baby won't sleep or your baby fights sleep, then sleep training may solve your baby sleep problems. Spending hours to put babies to sleep can be frustrating and exhausting! Learn the ins and outs of sleep training with this ultimate guide based on my experience of over 10 years being a sleep consultant. What is Sleep Training? The term "sleep training" used to be associated with the cry it out method, but
