Are some children better sleepers than others? Yes – definitely. Individual differences certainly matter. A common experience of parents who have more than one child is that every child is different. This is true in several areas and sleep is not an exception. Some children are deep sleepers, [...]
How can I teach my baby to self-soothe at bedtime? It’s all about setting the stage for him to learn to settle himself down on his own as long as he is old enough (around 12 weeks old, give or take) – and it can take some practice, and definitely some consistency! By the end of this process, [...]
How do I transition my baby from co-sleeping to sleeping in her own crib or room? This can be a tough transition – babies can become quite used to what they have at bedtime when they fall asleep! Getting her used to a different environment at bedtime will probably take some time, practice, and [...]
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 [...]
My toddler falls asleep while watching a movie every night. How do I get her to fall asleep without it? Separating children from electronics or something like a movie or television show can be a tough task, regardless of the time of day! Helping little ones learn to fall asleep without electronics [...]
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 stop nursing during the night? If your toddler is still nursing during the night, it may be comforting, but you may also be exhausted as a parent. Here are a few things to think about. First, once little ones are about 6-months-old they typically no longer need to be fed overnight for [...]
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. [...]
How can I wean nursing at bedtime? There are a couple of different possibilities when thinking about weaning nursing at bedtime. If, for instance, you want to wean nursing altogether, you can reduce it gradually (reducing it by about one minute each night). If you still want to nurse but you [...]
How long is it OK before I check on her at night? Many caregivers want to know long they should let a baby cry before they check on her at bedtime when they’re doing sleep training. Generally, there is no one answer that will work for every family. Research actually shows that a little one will [...]