Articles about "sleep" 200
Can my newborn sleep alone?
It is up to you where your
newborn
sleeps. Some parents want to co-
sleep and some have their baby in their
room in a separate crib; others find their baby’s night-time snuffles and
whimpers prevent . . .
Helping twins to sleep at the same time
Two
of them to deal with! The thought of getting one baby down to
sleep and in a
routine is daunting enough, let alone two babies and at the same time. However,
don’t panic: it is a perfectly achie . . .
Getting your premature baby into good
If
your baby is premature then you’ll need to be patient
and expect your nights to be disturbed. Her stomach is very tiny and she’ll
need to feed little and often in the early days. You can’t expec . . .
Sleep and breastfeeding
When setting up a routine for your baby it is best not to associate breastfeeding with
sleep time. Your baby should learn to
sleep without 'cues', and develop a proper bedtime routine.
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 . . .
Safe co-sleeping
Opinion
is divided about the benefits or otherwise of co-
sleeping, where baby and
parent or parents
sleep in the adult bed together at night. While some research
indicates it has benefits – includi . . .
Should my baby sleep on her back or front?
As
discussed in creating a safe
sleeping environment, it’s much safer for your baby
to
sleep on her back. In the past moms used to be advised to lay their babies on
their tummies to
sleep as it was . . .
Creating a safe sleeping environment
Sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS), also referred to as crib
death, is a terrible phenomenon whereby babies die suddenly (usually while
sleeping) for no obvious reason. Although SIDS rates have fa . . .
Teething pain and sleep patterns
As with other developmental milestones, teething can disrupt your baby’s newly established routines. This can be frustrating but it is an inevitable part of the development process.
Keeping your sleeping baby cool in hot weather
It’s
important to make sure your baby doesn’t overheat when the weather is hot. As
you yourself will know from experience it’s pretty uncomfortable to get too hot
at night, and waking up with a dry . . .