Tips for Helping Baby Sleep the Whole Night Through
Getting a baby to sleep through the night is one of the first things new parents look forward to after coming home from the hospital. However, new parents have to remember that it takes time for the baby to sleep through the night. Newborns will sleep anything from sixteen to twenty hours a day, usually [...]
Tips to Help Colicky Babies Sleep Better
Colic is one of those things every parent hopes they can avoid. But what is colic? Colic is when a baby starts crying for no apparent reason for about three hours at a time. There is no real medical reason, or treatment, for colic. It usually starts when the baby is between two and six [...]
Sleeping Doesn’t Come Naturally for Newborns
When a baby is born everyone has to make adjustments, including the baby. The baby is used to sleeping in the womb anytime. The mom’s movements during the day provide a comforting rocking motion. Once you come home from the hospital, it is time to start establishing routines that will help everyone adjust. As you [...]
How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need?
When you bring home that newborn from the hospital, you soon realize that sleeping like a baby doesn’t mean what most people usually take it to mean. Babies need a lot of sleep; however, it takes time before they can sleep through the night. The amount of sleep children need changes as they get older. [...]
Creating a Bedtime Routine to Help Baby Sleep
When it is time to go to bed, adults have our routines: a cup of tea, a good book, watch a little TV, brush your teeth, or take a relaxing bath. No matter what routine you have, it helps you to sleep better. Babies are no different. They need a routine to help them get [...]
Baby Bedding Necessities
Decorating the nursery is one of the first things expectant parents tend to do. There are so many adorable things to choose from. There are a few must-haves that every new baby will need when they first come home from the hospital. Every baby needs somewhere to sleep, so a crib is a good start. [...]
Babies Aren’t Born with Set Sleep Patterns
When a newborn comes home with the family for the first time, there is a period of adjustment for everyone. While at the hospital, there are nurses to help; you are able to rest every time they take the baby to the nursery. You don’t have to cook or clean. It’s quite a different thing [...]
Tips for Helping Mom Cope with Baby’s Sleep Schedule
A new baby in the family means changes for everyone. One of the biggest changes is in sleep, or rather lack thereof. Even if there are other children and you’ve gone through the adjustment before, every child is different. Some babies sleep through the night early, others make you wonder if you will ever sleep [...]
Baby Birthdays: Planning For Baby’s First Birthday
Baby birthdays are a special occasion. During the first year of baby’s life, he or she will likely give you many firsts and many outstanding memories. Yet, there is something magical about that first birthday. In fact, to many parents it is th starting point of a transition from being a baby and being a [...]
Five Ways to Help Avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
SIDS is a frightening word to parents of newborns. There is so little concrete knowledge about SIDS, as every case is different. However, there are a number of things you can do to help reduce the chances of your infant dying of SIDS. Here are five ways you can reduce the risk of SIDS. 1. [...]