I’m uncomfortable having my baby fall asleep on her own at bedtime. Is there any other way to help her sleep better? Some people are quite uncomfortable having their little ones fall asleep on their own at bedtime – and that is completely fine! It might be something they are not used to or [...]
Can cereal help a baby sleep longer? Many people wonder whether giving a baby cereal will help him to sleep longer overnight. Unfortunately, giving a baby cereal will not help him sleep longer. It is true that babies sleep best when they are not hungry – so nursing or feeding a young baby formula [...]
How can I prevent bottle tooth decay? “Caries” is simply a fancy word for “cavities.” And, baby bottle tooth decay refers to damage to tooth enamel from milk mixed with enzymes in the baby’s mouth. This can happen from both bottle feeding and nursing. You can prevent this by making sure [...]
How do I manage my newborn’s night wakings? It can be tough for parents when newborns wake frequently. However, their wakings are completely normal. In fact, newborns sleep in periods from 2 to 5 hours across a 24-hour period (day and night). At this stage, it’s important to respond to your [...]
How can dream feeds help? Dream feeds are feedings that you give your baby when she is mostly still asleep. The idea is to feed them a bit so that there is a longer stretch of sleep before she wakes up again. This also helps you get more sleep! For example, you might put your little one down for [...]
He has his days and nights switched. What can I do? Your newborn is awake at night and asleep during the day because they do not have a sense of the difference between daytime and nighttime. This develops over time (several weeks), but there are a few things you can do to help your newborn. During [...]
Where should I nurse my baby at bedtime? Nurse your baby in a comfortable chair in the room that your baby will sleep overnight. Try not to get in the habit of having your baby fall asleep completely while nursing. Instead, feed her until she is drowsy and then transfer her into the crib. It is [...]
Should I wake my infant to feed her at night? Many families wonder if they need to wake their little ones to feed them overnight. Usually, it is not necessary to wake your baby to feed her overnight. A young baby may wake and cry during the night, signaling you that it may be time to feed her. [...]
Is it bad for her teeth to sleep with a bottle? Falling asleep with a bottle is generally bad for a baby’s teeth and is not recommended. It has been associated with getting cavities at a younger age. The other thing to think about is that when a baby falls asleep at bedtime with a bottle, he is [...]
My baby wakes to feed all night. What can I do? Having a baby that wakes to feed during the night can be very challenging for parents and other caregivers. Although it may be a natural time for your little one to wake, it’s not a natural time for you to wake – so it can be pretty disruptive. [...]