Babies and Sleep: What To Expect & Tips | Sleep Foundation
WEBMar 15, 2024 · By understanding your baby's sleep needs, you can help foster their growth and development in the first year of life.
Newborn Sleep Schedule - Sleep Foundation
WEBJun 1, 2023 · We discuss what to expect from a newborn sleep schedule, how your baby’s sleep patterns evolve over the first year of life, and strategies to help pave the way for better sleep in later childhood.
Co-Sleeping With Your Baby - Sleep Foundation
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Learn about co-sleeping, a common yet controversial topic for many parents. Discover the pros and cons of co-sleeping as well as tips for safe infant sleep.
Sleep Training: Definition & Techniques - Sleep Foundation
WEBJan 8, 2024 · The goal of sleep training is for your baby to be comfortable sleeping for several hours through the night on their own. If they wake up, they’ll learn to self-soothe and fall back asleep. There are several sleep training methods parents can use developed by pediatricians and sleep experts.
When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night
WEBMay 23, 2023 · Bedtime fading is putting the baby to bed 15 minutes later each night to compress sleep and limit time in bed. If the parent checks on the baby 15 minutes after putting them to bed and they are asleep, bedtime no longer needs to be delayed.
What Is the Best Room Temperature for a Sleeping Baby? - Sleep …
WEBMar 8, 2024 · A cool room temperature helps infants sleep better. Learn more about the best sleep temperature for babies and get tips for promoting restful sleep.
How Your Baby’s Sleep Cycle Differs From Your Own
WEBApr 26, 2023 · As a baby’s sleep schedule changes, so do their sleep cycles. Baby REM sleep is one part of the sleep cycle that changes over time. However, there is no simple chart outlining sleep cycle length or REM by age.
How to Dress a Baby for Sleep
WEBMar 14, 2023 · Dressing a baby for sleep should involve helping them maintain a comfortable body temperature. Knowing what to look for can help keep a baby from becoming too hot or too cold. Experts caution against dressing a baby too warmly during sleep because of the health risks of overheating.
How Much Sleep Do Babies and Kids Need? - Sleep Foundation
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Babies spend more than half of their time sleeping because this is a period of substantial growth. Sleep allows the brain to develop, building networks that facilitate thinking and learning as well as the formation of behavior. Sleep and nutrition also allow a baby to develop physically, growing bigger and acquiring better motor skills.
6-Month Infant Sleep Regression - Sleep Foundation
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Is your 6-month-old having trouble sleeping? Learn about 6-month sleep regressions, what may cause them, and how to help your baby sleep well.