Sleep Regression After a New Sibling Arrives? Getting Back on Schedule
Sleep Regression After a New Sibling Arrives? Getting Back on Schedule Once children learn to sleep well, they can take change in stride. They can become, as one mom called her toddler, an “Olympic sleeper.” Some kids do get thrown off by common childhood illnesses, travel and the like. You can get them back on […]
Newborn Sleep Schedule Examples – 1 week to 1 month onwards
How Much Do Newborns Sleep? Most newborns sleep about 14 to 17 hours in a 24-hour period, sometimes even a little more (6-Hirsh). On average, full-term infants spend around 70% of their time asleep (5-Daphna), and this abundant rest is essential for their rapid growth and development in the first few weeks. However, newborn sleep […]
Common Baby Sleep Problems and What to Do About Them
Common Baby Sleep Problems and What to Do About Them We’re each unique and so are our children. Parents often see this uniqueness reflected in the way their baby sleeps. Some babies arrive ready to be swaddled and have sweet dreams. Others fight sleep day and night. Your family’s sleep challenges may feel as unique […]
Newborn Sleep: 12 Things That You, as a New Parent, are Doing Right
Written by Andrea Strang, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Postpartum Doula, and owner of KinderSleep. One of the most common things I hear from parents is that they feel like they are “doing it wrong”. There is nothing that can adequately prepare you for the journey into parenthood. You may find yourselves feeling overtired and overwhelmed, […]
Newborn Sleep: 9 SIDS Prevention Tips Every Mom Should Know
9 SIDS Prevention Tips Every Mom Should Know October is National SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness month here in the United States. One of the biggest fears new parents have is SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Though the rate of SIDS related deaths is currently at an all-time low, unexplained, sleep-related death still […]
5 Things You Can Do to Stop Your Newborn From Waking
Newborns have different sleep patterns than older babies, but I think that sometimes we forget just how long it actually takes “normal” baby sleep patterns to develop. In fact, babies are considered “newborn” for the first 6 months of life, as their little bodies continue to mature. Most babies don’t develop the ability to self-soothe […]
Your Top 9 Sleep Questions Answered
Answers to Your Top 9 Baby Sleep Problems Did you know that 30% of parents report a baby’s sleep problem in the first 5 years? If you are reading this article please know you are not alone! In my over 25 years of working with tired parents, I have noticed a trend of the top […]
Zen Swaddle Give Away Contest!
This week I am happy to introduce another reader favorite product – The Zen Swaddle by Nested Bean. I love this product as it aligns perfectly with my sleep philosophies and sets the stage for having success with future sleep coaching. The Benefits of The Zen Swaddle™ Guest Post By Nested Bean The […]
Newborn Sleep: How much is enough?
New parents are often taken by surprise by their newborn baby’s sleep patterns. Parents may wonder whether their baby is sleeping enough, or find themselves questioning how much day versus night sleep they should be getting. With the overabundance of information telling you how much sleep your baby should be getting (and the health risks […]
7 Essential Infant Tips For New Parents
This guest article was written by Heather Irvine, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, and Certified Lactation Counselor There is nothing more magical and exhilarating than becoming a new parent. Those first few weeks are filled with wonder, amazement, and pure joy as you get to know your baby. Through the years, […]