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Hypnotic Tricks to Make Your Baby Sleep
You have attended a couple of entertaining kids parties with your little one all day, and it has come a time when you need to sleep and kill the day’s fatigue. You believe that bedtime will be the best moment of your life when you will cuddle up with your baby and sleep the night off. It is a time when you will show your little one love and affection. But unfortunately, you are both tired and under great strain. Of course, you can persevere this as an adult and sleep after a few minutes, but
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 Members Area, e-books, and, most importantly,
Preparing Babies for Sleep – 5 Soothing Activities
The joy of becoming a parent is one of the most beautiful emotions you’ll ever feel. And while the feeling of fulfillment keeps growing as you’re getting more connected with your baby, you’ll soon see the other side of the medal – parenting requires a lot of sacrifices. One of the first checkpoints of how ready you really are to make this sacrifice is the issue of sleep. Some babies are tight sleepers, others have a light sleep, but most babies wake up a few times during the night. Here’s what
How many hours can baby sleep without feeding?
Introduction Feeding frequency had 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 these 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, let’s have a look at some basics about baby’s
Ensuring sound sleep practices for Triplets
With more than 8 million children born through assisted fertility techniques worldwide, the rate of conceiving through assisted reproductive techniques (ART) is on the rise. One consequence of these methods, whether desired or not, is multiple pregnancies. There is indeed a higher chance of having twins or triplets through these methods. This is primarily because one important step that is common in these ART approaches is ovarian stimulation through Clomiphene (Clomid). Overstimulation of
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