My child coughs at night. What can I do I help her to sleep better? It is important to check in with your health care provider to look for underlying causes of a cough that lasts for more than 3 to 4 weeks. If your child does not have an acute infection, your provider might order some tests to [...]
My baby has a feeding tube. What can I do to help her sleep? Babies with special feeding situations such as g-tubes or g-j tubes should be able to sleep just fine, though there are a few things to consider. First, talk with your child’s health care provider about any concerns you may have. They [...]
My child has autism. Who can help me with his sleep? Many children with autism have a team of people including occupational therapists, behavior therapists, and speech therapists. All of the people on a child’s team can play a role in helping with sleep. Most families have a person who [...]
How do I transition him from sleeping in a swing to sleeping in a crib? There are many reasons that babies end up sleeping in a seat or swing. However, the American Academy of Pediatric recommends that all babies sleep on a firm, flat surface to reduce the risk of SIDS. Therefore, it is best to [...]
My baby cries all night. What can I do? Think about how often he is actually awake. Babies typically wake about 2 to 6 times, but often do not know how to return to sleep without some help. Often, they need what they had at bedtime when they fell asleep initially. If you believe your little one is [...]
He was born about two months early, or premature. When will he sleep all night? Babies typically start sleeping through the night between 3- and 6-months-old, but it really varies and depends very much on the baby and for some it takes a bit longer. If your baby was born 2 months premature, you can [...]
What should I do if my baby vomits while she’s learning to self-soothe? It can be very scary and upsetting when your little one throws up at any time. It can be especially upsetting at bedtime when everyone is trying to settle down. If your little one gets so upset while she’s learning [...]
My baby cries when he lies flat. What should I do? When your little one cries and/or sometimes arches his back when he lies flat to sleep, it may be a sign that he has reflux. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), or reflux, is when stomach acid comes up into the baby’s throat. This condition [...]
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or reflux? How can that affect my little one’s sleep? Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a condition in which stomach contents rise back up into the esophagus. There is a small ring of muscle at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach called the lower [...]
My toddler wakes up multiple times a night. What do I do? It is normal for both children (and adults!) to wake many times a night, usually during natural pauses between sleep cycles. What can become difficult is when a toddler needs an adult to help him fall back to sleep. This is usually more [...]