How Long Do Newborns Sleep?

Most newborns sleep the majority of the day and night, waking only to eat and dirty their diapers. But, is your newborn getting enough sleep a day? What about at night? This post will cover newborn sleep patterns and how long newborns sleep at various times in the day. How Long Do Newborns Sleep a …

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Nested Bean vs. Love To Dream Swaddle Up

The Nested Bean vs Love To Dream – both The Nested Bean Swaddle and the Love To Dream Swaddle are great products. But, do you need both? Is one better than the other for your baby’s sleep? In this blog post, you’ll learn about both products and which we recommend! Love To Dream Swaddle The …

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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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10 Cautions About Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old Book

Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old

Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old is a book by Suzy Giordano and Lisa Abidin laying out steps you can follow to help your baby sleep through the night by a young age (12 weeks for singletons, a bit older for multiples). The book is a very quick read and very easy to follow. …

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Is it Okay for Newborns to be Sleeping on Their Side?

Is It Okay For Newborns To Be Sleeping On Their Side?

To reduce the risk of SIDS, we should place babies on their backs to sleep, unless your baby’s doctor advises otherwise. But, what if your baby rolls to their side to sleep? Is it okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side? Yes, it is okay for newborns to be sleeping on their side …

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Sleeping Through the Night – When Can You Expect It, and How to Help Your Baby Get There

You finally get to hold your precious baby in your arms, your own little miracle and even if it’s your second, third, or sixth, there is nothing like it in the entire world. You spend the first few weeks bonding, but suddenly the exhaustion starts to take a toll and you wonder when you will …

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How to Get My 2, 3, or 4 Week Old To Sleep

You can’t believe you are actually holding your baby in your arms after you felt them grow inside for so long. You get to feel their skin, gaze into their eyes, feed them, put on those insanely adorable baby clothes you so lovingly picked out, and bask in the glow of motherhood. It can be …

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How to Get My 5, 6, or 7 Week Old To Sleep

One of the most common questions we get here at The Baby Sleep Site® is “How do I get my baby to sleep?” Especially when it comes to newborns, who seem to be experts at throwing us curve-balls, just when we think we’ve figured them out! So, today we are answering the big question for …

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