newborn sleeping habits Archives

THIS Is What Good Baby Sleep Looks Like, According To Science.

Last updated: October 22, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

It’s that time again: time for new sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). Every so often, the AASM releases recommendations for healthy child sleep; now, we have their 2016 recommendations. Let’s take a look! How Much Sleep Do Babies and Toddlers Need? Our team looked at this area of the report …

Newborn Not Sleeping? Here Are 6 Reasons Why

Last updated: November 30, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

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, actually! Newborns aren’t supposed to sleep 8 hours straight …

Newborns Sleeping Through The Night? What About Breastfeeding?

Last updated: October 2, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

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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