Is it normal for my baby to make noises during sleep? Most sounds that infants make in sleep are normal. The noises can be frequent and sound like smacking, snorting, gurgling, grunting, etc. An infant’s breathing pattern can change at different times while they are asleep, sometimes breathing [...]
Even though he is young I think my child is anxious. Will that affect his sleep? Beyond typical nighttime fears, anxiety can start early in life, so it is indeed possible that your child is suffering from anxiety and I would suggest contacting a health care provider to discuss your concerns [...]
How do I stop worrying about him overnight? Many, many caregivers experience this – it’s very common – you are not the only one. You might wake up or realize all of the sudden that your little one has been quiet and asleep for much longer than usual and it makes you wonder what could be [...]
She still cries after weeks of sleep training – help! That can be incredibly frustrating! If that is happening, it’s good to check in on a few things. First, be sure that you are being as consistent as possible. Behavior change and intervention is tough, and we know that things can get worse [...]
She cries through the entire routine. What can I do? It can be incredibly frustrating when your baby cries throughout the entire routine. What that does tell us, though, is that you are being incredibly consistent. The child already knows when you start those activities that it’s time for bed. [...]
How can I relax as much as possible during sleep training? Make a plan, go with your gut, and call in reinforcements! Listening to your baby cry at bedtime while you’re doing sleep training is tough. So – what do you do? You know that you want to go in there to check on her and pick her up, but [...]
What can I do if sleep training is overwhelming? Sleep training might mean a lot of change for a family – and that can be incredibly overwhelming. If you don’t feel like you and your family can fully jump into sleep training, just choose one thing to change about bedtime. For example, you can [...]
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 [...]
When can I stop worrying about SIDS? Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of an infant under one year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation. Babies are most at risk for SIDS is between 1 and 4 months of age and 90% of cases occur before the age of 6 [...]
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 [...]