By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ If your baby is sleeping a lot during the day, including a three- to five-hour stretch, and then getting up frequently at night, it’s common for people to think their "baby has days and nights mixed up.” From an adult perspective that makes sense. However, from a baby’s viewpoint, everything is exactly … [Read more...] about Guess what – your baby doesn’t have days and nights mixed up!
Helping baby fall asleep without sucking
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ There is something you can do to prevent your baby from developing such a strong suck-to-sleep association that it becomes an absolute necessity for sleep, and a firmly ingrained habit that is very hard to change. Yes, it’s true that some newborns can fall asleep for every nap and night … [Read more...] about Helping baby fall asleep without sucking
Where does your newborn want to nap?
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ Given a choice, your brand-new baby would sleep in your arms or in a sling for every single nap, every day. Your baby is one smart cookie! What’s not to love about the warmth and security of loving arms and the comfort of a familiar heartbeat, not to mention delicious, comforting milk at the … [Read more...] about Where does your newborn want to nap?
How do newborn babies sleep?
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ Your baby doesn’t magically transform into a different life form at the moment of birth. He is the same person he was just a minute before in the womb. So, the first months of life are often referred to as the fourth trimester and should be treated as gentle entry into this world – with respect, … [Read more...] about How do newborn babies sleep?
Is it best for baby to fall asleep at the breast or bottle
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ Feeding is hard work for your new baby! It requires complete and focused attention, and it takes time to complete a full “meal.” Because of this, it’s very likely that your baby will fall asleep after expending the energy that feeding requires. It’s nearly impossible to prevent your baby from becoming … [Read more...] about Is it best for baby to fall asleep at the breast or bottle