It’s no secret that babies —and tired parents! — need lots of sleep. But it’s not always easy to get your little one to snooze. In this article, we’ll answer your questions about how to put a baby to sleep.
Just as you’re emerging from the newborn haze and your baby is sleeping for longer stretches during the night, it hits — the 4-month sleep regression.
Suddenly, it feels like you’ve taken 10 steps back: Your baby is taking short naps, screaming through bedtime, waking multiple times per night, and rising at the crack of dawn. We feel you, mama.
Babies learn everything they know by observing their surroundings. So as your little one grows a bit older, they may develop an attachment to a cozy blanket (they see you sleep with one every night!). But when can your baby sleep with a blanket safely?
Your baby has been sleeping peacefully in their bassinet since you came home from the hospital. But now that they're getting bigger, you notice they don't fit in it as well as they used to. You might start wondering, “How long can a baby sleep in a bassinet?”
Choosing the right crib for your newborn can be a daunting task. There’s a lot that goes into picking the safest, most comfortable option. Don’t get discouraged, though. We’ve created this modern crib buying guide to help you decide.
But before we get to our shopping tips, let’s define what a modern crib is. Then, we’ll review some basic crib safety tips.
When your baby is cutting their first teeth, it’s uncomfortable. It’s no wonder they’re fussy and their regular schedule, including sleep, has gone out the window. If your baby is sleepier than usual as all this is happening, you might be wondering: do babies sleep more when teething?
For many new parents, there are few things as sweet as a quiet nursery at night. But that peace can quickly be shattered by baby grunting in their sleep.
Is that normal? What causes those grunts? And is there anything to worry about?
Just when you thought you had your baby’s sleep schedule down to a science, the 10-month sleep regression hits. And, suddenly, it feels like you’re back to square one.
They’re waking up more often, fighting naps, and driving you crazy with their irritability. What’s that about? Is this behavior normal? And most importantly, how do you cope when you feel like you’re running on fumes?
Babies grow and develop rapidly during their first year of life. All of that growth requires proper nutrition, which can feel overwhelming for new parents. That’s where our baby feeding chart comes in.
Babies grow and develop at an astonishing pace. One day they’re newborns, and then, poof — they’re rolling over and babbling away. As a parent, you may wonder what your little one will do next. Let’s explore the 9-month-old milestones so you know what to watch for.
