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Is it Okay for My Baby to Sleep On Her Tummy?
By Misty on in Baby Sleep Help Health Concerns SIDS Research with 6 Comments
There has been much discussion warning parents to take care in the position that they allow their baby to sleep. Many doctors vehemently advise that you never allow your baby to sleep on their tummy for fear of suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). These doctors stress that there is no time of day […]
Do Babies Dream While They Sleep?
By Misty on in Baby Sleep Help Health Concerns with 9 Comments
We often say that we slept like a baby to infer that we had a restful night’s sleep but can we truly assume that babies rest comfortably through the night? Can we assume that baby sleep is soothing and calming? Since babies are new to this world and have very few experiences and limited cognitive […]
Do Growth Spurts Affect Your Baby’s Sleep Habits?
By Misty on in Baby Sleep Help Health Concerns with 14 Comments
Babies are little miracles, full of wonder and innocence. We marvel at how their simplicity can create such complexity for parents, complexity especially when it comes to understanding baby sleep patterns. Newborn babies basically sleep when tired, it’s that simple, they have no learned patterns or schedules and for many parents trying to get them […]
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month
By Misty on in Baby Sleep News Health Concerns SIDS Research with 8 Comments
Receiving the news that you are pregnant is an exciting time for both expectant Moms and Dads. It is a time of happiness, preparation, and joy, but it can also bring a bit of uncertainty. Expectant parents wish for a healthy baby full of wonder and possibilities, but they are also very aware of the […]
Tips to Help Your Teething Baby Sleep
By Misty on in Baby Sleep Help Baby Sleep Products Health Concerns Safety and Comfort with 2 Comments
The last few weeks in our house has been filled with some big changes for my daughter. She didn’t sprout her first two bottom teeth until she was 10 months old but for last week we watched as her two top teeth made their way out for the world to see. This of course has […]
What is the Ideal Temperature for My Baby’s Room?
By Misty on in Baby Sleep Help Baby Sleep Needs Health Concerns Safety and Comfort SIDS Research with 7 Comments
When it comes to room temperature for your baby, it’s important to remember that if you are hot in the room then your baby probably is too. If you’re cold, then they will be also. If you still aren’t sure what the best temperature for your baby’s room should be, here’s some information to consider. […]
Is Your Baby Getting Enough Sleep?
By Misty on in Baby Sleep Needs Health Concerns with 2 Comments
Getting enough rest is vital to the development of your baby. In fact, it’s just as important as food to your baby. Did you know that children who sleep longer and have healthy sleep habits have longer attention spans and higher IQs? There have even been studies that claim that more sleep positively affects neurological […]
Symptoms and Caring for a Baby with Colic
By Misty on in Baby Sleep Disorders Baby Sleep Help Health Concerns with No Comments
When I had my first child, I expected some crying and fussiness from him. He was a baby after all. Although I was quite young, just 19, I had taken care of babies before and knew I could easily soothe any baby with just a little rocking or bottle feeding. What I didn’t expect was […]
