Moms and dads, if you are unfortunate enough to consider letting your baby cry it out (because let's face it, none of us PLAN to let their baby cry it out when they are still in the womb or anything! It's typically the last resort for most of us.), many people want to know at what age it is okay to do it. Some people would answer "never" and that is their right. Here at The Baby Sleep Site®, I understand that all situations are unique and what works for you might not work for others and what
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10 Tips to Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep
When you bring your baby home no one tells you that "sleep like a baby" only lasts a short time. This article will give you 10 tips to help your newborn sleep better. Disclaimer: Before I get to the 10 tips to help your newborn sleep, I thought I should note that it can be dangerous for a new newborn baby (just a few weeks old) to sleep all night. They really do need to eat at least every 3 hours in those early days so they can grow well and thrive. It is also safest to place baby on his
Newborn Sleep Patterns Guide + Free e-Book
Newborn sleep patterns vary significantly in the early days, but many new parents want to know when they can put their baby on a schedule and what to expect. This guide will teach you about your newborn's sleep patterns and how they will change over time. Newborn Day / Night Confusion When your son or daughter was in mom's womb, mom's movements during the day lulled your newborn baby to sleep and when mom rested at night, you may have noticed he or she perked up. He or she may have started
Sleep Training (From No Cry to Cry) Series – Part 1 – Bedtime Routines
Today I will start a series of posts outlining the variety of sleep training methods that I recommend. I will post them in order (as I interpret them) from no (or very little) crying to the most (potential) crying. There are many variations of these methods, so I am only going to highlight the main gist of each method. Every parent can add tweaks here and there to accommodate their unique style and situation. At the end of the series, I will tell my story of my first son and, eventually, my