Articles about "naps" 61
DROPPING NAPS
Dropping two
napsIf you notice your child fussing
during daytime
naps, falling asleep then waking again soon after or being
reluctant to sleep at night, she may need to drop one of her
naps. M . . .
Can I take my newborn outside?
If you’ve been discharged from
hospital, then it’s safe to take your baby outside, although you may want to
have a few days at home before you venture into the great outdoors. For your first t . . .
Is it OK to leave my baby unattended?
No one knows what will happen in the split of a second. For this reason it is always a good idea to never leave your newborn alon efor too long of a period.
What will my newborn do?
Sleep
Newborn babies have one important thing to do – grow bigger. For this they need plenty of sleep. Newborns sleep around 16 hours in every 24, and at first not many of those will be at n . . .
How can I stop co-sleeping?
If
you’ve been co-sleeping with your baby there will come a time when you
decide she should move at least into her own crib and possibly into her own
room (although keep in mind that most experts r . . .
What to do if your baby won’t nap
If your baby is not napping in the day, it is important to find out why.
Understanding sleep and your baby
Although
we’re unaware of it, sleep occurs in cycles. The first phase is known as ‘light
sleep’ and it takes us into REM (rapid eye movement) or ‘dream sleep’. This
stage is so-called because . . .
Sleep patterns for your baby at different
By the age of about three months, your baby should be beginning to establish his sleep patterns (longer) night-time sleeps and daytime
naps.
Encouraging healthy sleeping habits
One of the best ways to encourage good sleeping habits with little ones is by establishing a regular bed time routine. Though each baby's sleeping tendencies will be different, there are some tricks t . . .
Sleep deprivation
Sleep
deprivation is an inevitable consequence of having a new baby – in fact
research suggests new parents lose a staggering two months of sleep in the
first year of their baby’s life – up to 90 m . . .