As we get more into colder weather here in the U.S., that means we are spending a lot of time indoors these days! Between freezing temps and snow, this time of year doesn't exactly scream, "Let's get outside!" But did you know that in some cultures, sub-freezing temps are considered perfect napping temperatures? For BABIES?! It's true! In Scandinavia and Iceland (just to name two), it is common practice to nap babies outside in all seasons - even when the temperature drops well below
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Baby Sleep and Temperature
The son this website was inspired by is a MUCH better sleeper than when he was a baby, but he will probably never be a perfect sleeper and I have grown to just accept that (maybe I will have to drag him out of bed as a teenager -- we'll see). My son is sensitive to schedule and routine changes and is, in general, a light sleeper. When he was 3 years old he started to have a few night-wakings every night for 3 nights, which was unusual at the time. When he was 4 months old it was common,