July 26, 2026
One of the hardest parts of caring for a newborn is figuring out what they need. Babies cannot tell us whether they are hungry, uncomfortable, overstimulated, […]
July 26, 2026
Parents often worry about nighttime sleep, but daytime sleep is just as important during the first years of life. Naps are not simply breaks between feeds […]
July 12, 2026
A baby who “sleeps through the night” is the holy grail for many parents. Yet frequent night waking is a normal part of infant development throughout […]
July 12, 2026
Summary Baby sleep stages change rapidly during the first years of life. Newborns cycle between Active Sleep and Quiet Sleep before gradually developing the REM and […]
June 22, 2026
The time has come to prepare the nursery and the crib for your baby. You were imagining soft blankets, plush toys, canopies, pastel banners, a huge […]
June 20, 2026
You finally get your baby to sleep. The room feels comfortable. The pajamas seem appropriate. Everything appears fine. Then you gently touch the back of your […]
June 13, 2026
Summary Most babies move during sleep because they spend a large proportion of the night in active sleep. Kicking, stretching, twitching, and changing position are usually […]
June 13, 2026
Summary During the first year of life, baby sleep changes rapidly as feeding patterns, circadian rhythms, sleep cycles, physical development, and emotional development mature. Newborns typically […]