Should I wake my newborn to eat during the day? There is a really wide range for what is a normal amount of sleep for a newborn. That said, the best way to decide whether your baby is eating enough is to see how often he is feeding and how many wet and dirty diapers he has during the day. A [...]
How do we stop our oldest from waking the baby? It is always a challenge to put more than one child to bed in the evening. It can be especially challenging if you have a baby and an older child. To help at bedtime, set consistent routines for both children and try to put them both to bed at around [...]
How do we stop the baby from waking our son? A crying baby can definitely keep an older sibling awake. One thing you may be able to do is to move the older brother or sister’s bedroom farther away from where the new baby sleeps. If that is not possible, try using some noise masking devices. You [...]
Should I wake my child up at the same time each morning? As a parent, you can’t control what time your child falls asleep at naptime or bedtime, but you can set the time that your child wakes each morning! Children who wake up around the same time in the morning are more likely to nap at [...]
What do I do if I think my baby is sleeping too much? Babies sleep a lot! You can expect your newborn (0-2 months) to sleep an average of about 15 hours a day, but some babies could sleep as little as 9 hours or as many as 18 hours and still be in the normal range. Young infants (newborns, between [...]
How can I get my preschooler to wake up later? Many little ones wake up early! Install a good morning light, or even easier, a nightlight on a timer, to teach them when it is ok to call for you and start the day. Set it to turn on at 6:00 a.m. and tell your little one that is when it’s time to [...]
Should I wake my newborn to feed her overnight? Newborns are generally good about letting us know when they are hungry and when they are full. Hunger cues often lead to crying or other signals that your baby is ready to eat. When she is full, your baby will signal to you that she is done by doing [...]
Should I wake my baby from his nap if he sleeps for too long? I know it sounds crazy, but yes, it is absolutely ok for you to wake your baby from a nap if he has slept too long. Maintaining a sleep schedule is important for babies (and you!), and sleep schedules for babies include both nighttime [...]