As parents, we all want the best for our babies, and sometimes, we might keep them up a little longer, thinking it’s okay. And, have you ever thought, “Hmm, if I skip a nap, maybe they’ll sleep better tonight”? It sounds like it could work, right? But here is the twist – it doesn’t really help. In fact, it can lead to your baby becoming overtired and struggling with sleep more than ever. Imagine your baby, who usually loves their …
How Can You Help Your Baby Sleep Well During the Day?
One of the biggest myths is that when a baby is tired enough, they will fall asleep on their own. In reality, most children can’t fall asleep by themselves when tired and quickly shift from a state of tiredness to over-tiredness. Over-tiredness leads to an increase in adrenaline and cortisol in their body – in other words, the child won’t be able to fall asleep soon, or at least not without protest or a battle with mom/dad. How can you …
How to Establish a Good Bedtime Routine for Babies Aged 3 to 18 Months
Hello Parents, Are you finding it a bit challenging to get your little one to sleep? I’m here to help. Creating a good bedtime routine is one of the secrets to making bedtime easier for both you and your baby. Here’s how a good bedtime routine can help your child: So, what does a good sleep routine look like? In simple terms, a sleep routine (or sleep ritual) is a set of relaxing activities that you do with your baby …
How Much Sleep Does Your Baby Need?
Does Your Baby Get Enough Sleep? How much sleep do our children really need to grow healthily, be curious, and be in good spirits throughout the day? If you search this topic on Google, you’ll find thousands of websites, most of which offer different, sometimes contradictory, information. That’s why I decided to thoroughly investigate the existing literature – examining books, scientific articles, insights from organizations, and international child sleep experts. I’m sharing these findings with you because many parents are …
Your First Month Baby Sleep Survival Guide
Sleep Patterns of a Newborn Baby During the First 2 Weeks: When discussing sleep, the first two weeks of a newborn’s life rarely pose challenges. Most newborns sleep soundly during this period. Here’s what you can expect: Your baby sleeps between 17 and 19 hours in total throughout the day and night. Wakes up frequently for feedings. At this age, the baby rarely sleeps for more than 3-4 hours at a stretch. Newborn Sleep – Third and Fourth WeekMost parents …