You’ve spent the last hour rocking your baby to bed. Exhausted, you look forward to a shower or maybe a bite to eat, and a minute to breathe where childcare isn’t your primary concern. But try to lay your baby down and that little rascal immediately wakes up. This is a story most parents can …
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One of the first things that parents lose when they welcome a new baby in the family in their sleep. Even when they do manage to doze off for a few hours, the thoughts of their baby’s vital signs and movements jolt them awake. Yet sleep is as important for parents as it is for …
Even though travel systems are great for transporting babies, they really aren’t ideal when trying to get your baby to nap. A 2015 Journal of Pediatrics study found 47 deaths in children under 2 were because of car seats used outside of a car, over the period of 4 years. It’s so hard to get …
Broadly speaking, guidelines for how much sleep babies need are fairly similar. Here’s a look at a recommendations from a few different sources: According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (as published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine), here’s the amount of sleep kids need. This was determined by 13 sleep medicine experts …
Let’s face it, that “sleep when the baby sleeps” mantra is completely unrealistic, especially for busy parents who always feel ten steps behind on their to-do list. It can be a serious struggle to go about your regular routine with a baby’s demanding nap schedule. Get ahead of your day with these 5 useful ways …
Just when you thought your kid could sleep through the night, your little toddler is becoming much more active and aware. The darkness of the night seems to hide many secrets, and finding a good nightlight may bring a bit of peace. It also comes in handy for diaper changes, dim light reading or guiding …
The practice of swaddling babies has been around for thousands of years. Families from all sorts of backgrounds and nationalities swaddled their children with blankets. The practice is especially common in the US. Around 90% North American babies are swaddled. The reasons behind swaddling have changed over the years. Originally it was believed that swaddling …
Sleep is that elusive luxury you dream about after becoming a parent. When you do get to sleep, having a bit of comfort makes it that much more enjoyable. If you’ve ever spent an uncomfortable night on scratchy sheets then you know that sheets matter. The company California Design Den specializes in bed sheets, manufactured …
It’s 2:00 am and you’ve just drifted off into the most delicious, deep sleep of your life. And then there it is – the unmistakable sound of your 6 month old bawling his head off. It takes a split second before you realize where you are and what is happening. If this seems like a …
I’m a practical mother. So the worst gift to me, by definition, is the unused gift stored in the back of my baby’s closet, among the mountain of items and swaddling blankets my baby owns. I often wonder if even one Uhaul would fit all the clothes, toys, and furniture I have for this little …
