What is a sleep association? A sleep association is the set of conditions that a baby needs to fall asleep, such as nursing, rocking, and/or being patted to sleep. Sleep associations can be a single thing (being rocked), or a combination of things (being rocked while listening to a specific song). [...]
How can I stay calm while coping with coronavirus changes? There are several healthy coping strategies that can be helpful to do on your own or with the help of something like a book or app. Things such as exercise, meditation, remaining connected with friends and community at a physical distance, [...]
How can I cope and reduce stress during the coronavirus pandemic? Let yourself off the hook. Period. This is a stressful time. Any change is inevitably difficult. Luckily, children are incredibly resilient. Getting them (and you!) some healthy sleep is one important piece of the puzzle, but it [...]
How do I help my baby sleep during the coronavirus pandemic? Routine and predictability can help your little one adjust to a new normal. • Try to do things in the same (or similar) order each day. For instance, if nap time was always after lunch, try to keep nap time after lunch – even if [...]
What is a sleep regression? There has been a great deal of talk about “sleep regressions.” What is a sleep regression? A sleep regression is reported to occur when a baby who was sleeping well (or relatively well) all of a sudden has a sleep issue, whether that issue is falling asleep at [...]
When do babies sleep through the night? Most babies are ready and able to start sleeping for long stretches, up to 8 to 10 hours, by 3 to 6 months of age. In the first few months, newborns can only sleep for a few hours at a stretch as they need to be fed at least every 2 to 3 hours. And often much [...]
My toddler keeps throwing her pacifier out of the crib at bedtime and then screaming for it. What should I do? Little ones quickly learn that their actions result in certain reactions from those around them. If they throw their pacifier out of the crib at bedtime or naptime and cry or yell for it, [...]
My toddler keeps throwing his lovey out of the crib at bedtime and then screaming for it. What should I do? Toddlers quickly learn that their actions result in certain reactions from those around them. If they throw a lovey (such as a teddy bear or blankie) out of the crib at bedtime or naptime and [...]
How can I get my toddler to go to bed? Toddlers often resist bedtime. The best thing to do is to make your routine one that your little one really likes. Another thing to do to help him get through the bedtime routine is to make sure that the last step of the routine is a favorite activity. [...]
When should I move my baby from a crib to a bed? Wait! Many parents make the change to go from a crib to a bed too early. Some little ones simply cannot understand the imaginary boundaries of a bed – and they don’t have the behavioral control to stay in the bed. Waiting until your little one is [...]