You'll quickly learn that one of the most difficult things about bringing your newborn home is an uncertain sleep schedule. When you see family and friends, they're probably going to ask you right off the bat whether or not your little one sleeps through the night. At this point, the answer is more than likely going to be no. Unlike older babies, newborns don't know … [Read more...] about 5 surprises about newborns and sleep
Baby sleep
The top 3 mistakes that ruin a new baby’s sleep
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Newborns need up to eighteen hours of sleep each day, and new babies love to sleep! So why then do so many parents struggle with their new baby’s sleep? Here are the top three things that can disrupt your baby’s natural sleep patterns, thus creating unnecessary stress for you during those irreplaceable … [Read more...] about The top 3 mistakes that ruin a new baby’s sleep
5 things you can do NOW to inspire awesome newborn sleep
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Of all the new baby things you’re looking forward to, sleepless nights aren’t one of them! You’ve heard your friends’ horror stories of being woken up ten times a night, and just the thought of it makes you yawn. I have good news for you! There are many things that you can do to help your newborn sleep … [Read more...] about 5 things you can do NOW to inspire awesome newborn sleep
Coyuchi Muslin Swaddle Blanket
I am loving my new Coyuchi swaddle blankets. I have a thing for baby blankets in general, but these are special. I recently had a baby boy and received tons of blankets and clothes, 99% of them being blue with either an anchor, a whale or dog on it. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but it's also nice to get away from those patterns and have something unique. My … [Read more...] about Coyuchi Muslin Swaddle Blanket
Co-sleeping: What every pregnant woman needs to know now
You're probably hearing it already - "back is best," the mantra The American Academy of Pediatrics hopes to instill in new parents in regard to infant sleep. Since 1992, the AAP has been issuing this advice: Put baby down to sleep on his or her back, on a firm mattress in a crib. Every time. No exceptions. But let's get real. The sleep deprivation of new parenthood may find … [Read more...] about Co-sleeping: What every pregnant woman needs to know now