Sleeping
Promoting sleep is a common concern for parents of babies. Many philosophies (cosleeping, sleep training, and crying it out) and many experts (Ferber, Pantley, and Weissbluth) offer advice on establishing healthy rest for the whole family. Sift through these ideas on sleeping through the night, napping needs, and sleeping routines to find the best sleep solution that suits your lifestyle.
Is my baby sleeping too much? Not enough? Should she be taking 2 naps a day or 3? Find out general guidelines for baby sleep amounts.
Dr. William Sears, noted American pediatrician, deviates from traditional theories of baby sleep. Advocating cosleeping and denouncing "cry it out" methods, Sears ideas are embraced by some and rejected by others.
Cosleeping is often a hotly debated topic. Many question whether if a parent and baby sleep sharing is a safe practice. Share your insights.
Sleep is a treasured thing, and most parents long to find how to improve how much, how well, and how independently their baby sleeps. These tips provide suggestions on how to improve how well your baby sleeps by using bedtime routines.
Co-sleeping, sleep sharing, and the family bed are different terms that describe the same parenting sleep practice. Many advocate co-sleeping for its benefits, others attack it for its potential dangers.
A look at safe co-sleeping practices so that you and baby can share a family bed together safely.
Review the changes in baby sleep schedules from newborns to older infants so that you know what to expect and when your baby should be sleeping.
The right baby pajamas are important. The right fit can mean a good night's sleep and depending on the weight of the baby pajamas, you may be able to forgo a blanket, which can be dangerous.
