Soothing the Colic Baby: Sleep Strategies for Sleep-Deprived Parents
If your baby has colic, then you know all too well the hours and hours of crying, frustration, and sleepless nights. Colic is a condition that affects about 20% of infants characterized by a period of intense crying that lasts for more than three hours a day, three days a
Surviving the 2-Year Sleep Regression: Expert Advice
The 2-year regression is perhaps one of the most daunting stages parents encounter because it is at this time that a toddler, who has been sleeping through the night, now apparently wages a fight against bedtime, wakes up persistently, or experiences nighttime wakings. Although sleep regressions indeed occur at other
Sleep Regression at 4 Months: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Deal With It
Four-month sleep regression is among the renowned yet painful stages that infants go through. Starting around four months, your infant may wake up more in the night, have disrupted naps, or otherwise show changes in sleeping pattern. This is frustrating for both parents and babies, but it is important to
The Science Behind Regular Sleep Schedule
Introduction A pattern of regular sleep is highly important, in both adults and children, with respect to general health and well-being. Knowing the science behind why regular sleep patterns are necessary will provide you with a greater appreciation of such benefits. This article explicates physiological, psychological, and developmental influences of
How to Keep Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule on the Go while Traveling
Though traveling with a baby can be very rewarding, more often than not, it is not without its set of challenges, of which maintaining your baby’s sleep schedule is chief. A regular sleeping schedule is indispensable to the healthiness of your baby and shall help in making travel relatively smooth
How to Adjust Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule During Daylight Saving Time
Introduction Daylight Saving Time can be quite tricky to handle for families, and when it comes to your baby’s sleep schedule, then it is an absolute challenge. The time shift is going to upset your baby’s internal clock, and he or she is going to find it very difficult to
Baby Nap Schedules: How Many Naps Should Your Baby Take?
Introduction Understand the right nap time of your baby, as this is very important for the overall development and well-being of the child. The requirement for sleep is different from newborns to the later parts of baby growth, because it depends on the age of the child, which in turn
Sample Baby Sleep Schedules: 3-6 Months, 6-9 Months and Beyond
Intro As your baby grows, the patterns of sleep, and the need for sleep, change. It’s important to develop a sleep schedule that matches up with your baby’s stage in development so that they get the rest they need, and you get some much-needed predictability in your life. Here are
The Ultimate Newborn Sleep Schedule: What to Expect in the First 3 Months
Introduction Welcome to life with a newborn-a time of wonder and, quite frankly, utter bewilderment, not least over sleep. Parents are well-advised to learn their newborn’s sleep patterns and take some initiative to determine a schedule within the first three months of life for establishing healthy sleep habits. In this
Is Your Baby Sleeping All Day and Up All Night? Here’s How to Fix It
It is great joy when one brings a newborn home, but it often means sleepless nights are in store for new parents. If your baby sleeps all day and is up all night, be rest assured you are not alone. This is often the dilemma parents face, but good news