How can I help my baby feel more comfortable at night when she is congested or has a cold? Upper respiratory tract infections, usually from a virus, are common in infants and young children. They can disrupt sleep in both the baby and the parents! The important thing is to make sure that your [...]
Why doesn’t my baby sleep well? If your baby doesn’t sleep well, think about two main things: your baby herself and the environment around her. Regarding your baby, think about whether or not there is anything bothering her physically that could be disrupting her sleep. For instance, she might [...]
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 [...]
How does sleep impact my child’s health? Sleep plays an important role in maintaining physical health throughout the lifespan. When your little one is sleeping, her body works to stay as healthy as possible and releases hormones she needs to grow and develop. Her immune system (the body system [...]
What do I do when his sleep patterns change? He used to be such a good sleeper – but not anymore! That is completely normal! Sleep patterns are always changing. The best thing to do is exactly what you usually do to get him back on track. If you are concerned that something physical is bothering [...]
How do I manage sudden night wakings? Night wakings are common, even for little ones who were once good sleepers! Soothe your little one at first, but ultimately let him return to sleep on his own. Be sure, too, that your little one knows how to fall asleep independently at bedtime. Little ones [...]
He has an ear infection. How do I help him sleep? Ear infections are quite common in infants. Make sure that the problem has been properly diagnosed by your health care provider. If he is given an antibiotic, it may take a few days to help him feel better. In the meantime, you can do things like [...]
My baby now cries at bedtime. What should I do? There are a number of things that can cause a baby to cry at bedtime. One of them is simply being tired and working on learning to fall asleep. Know, too, that there are also a number of medical reasons that may be related to your baby crying at [...]