How Much Do Newborns Sleep? The Answer May Surprise You!

Most people will tell you that newborns virtually sleep all day and night, waking up to only pee, poop, and eat. But, that’s not always the case! How much newborns sleep will depend on a variety of factors, mostly related to your baby’s temperament. The average amount newborns sleep is 14-16 hours in a 24-hour …

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Newborn Not Sleeping? Here Are 6 Reasons Why

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Newborns are so cute, but newborn sleep can sometimes seem downright ugly! Ask any parent of a newborn, and he or she will likely tell you that long, deep, peaceful sleep is NOT on the list of things their family is enjoying. And that’s usually normal. Newborns aren’t supposed to sleep 8 hours straight at …

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15 Newborn Baby Sleep and Feeding Tips

Newborn babies are so wonderful, aren’t they? They’re all soft, new skin and sweet-smelling heads and tiny, adorable features. I remember each one of my children as newborns, and each of them just broke my heart with their cuteness when they were tiny. But caring for a newborn? Trying to figure out feedings and naps …

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Newborns Sleeping Through The Night? What About Breastfeeding?

Newborns Sleeping Through The Night? What About Breastfeeding?

Many parents want to know when it’s safe for their newborn to begin sleeping through the night. And, if you’re breastfeeding? You’re probably wondering about the impact on your breastmilk supply. Some books will lead you to believe that newborns can be sleeping through the night from a very young age. In fact, some books …

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7 Gentle, Natural Ways To Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Better

Fact: newborns and young infants aren’t usually the best sleepers, what with the waking every few hours to eat and all. That’s why the phrase ‘sleeping like a baby’ is so misleading, in my opinion! 😉 Understandably, parents often become very interested in how to help their newborns sleep pretty soon after delivery. The thing …

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What You Should Know About Newborn Baby Sleeping Patterns

What You Should Know About Newborn Baby Sleeping Patterns

Before I had children, I remember thinking (based on my very limited experience with babies!) that newborns slept all the time. Most of the newborns I’d see would be fast asleep in their strollers, in their carseats, in their slings, or in their moms’ arms, at any given time of day. When I had a …

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Dr. Sears vs. Dr. Weissbluth in an Online Chat About Your Baby’s Sleep

A while back, Dr. Sears and Dr. Weissbluth both participated in an online chat with Chicago Tribune’s health reporter, Julie Deardorff. I was thinking back to a few key points raised in the chat that still surprise me how disconnected doctors can be with parents. Perhaps doctors tend to give you a more scientific approach …

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10 Tips to Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep

10 Tips to Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep

When you bring your brand new baby home, no one tells you that “sleep like a baby” may not happen, or that if it does, it may only last a short time. This article will give you 10 great tips to help your newborn sleep better. Before I get to the 10 tips to help …

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