The birth is over and now all that’s left is to bring your little one home. But ‘sleeping like a baby’ will be a phrase applied more to baby than to you as your sleep will be on the rampage.
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For children sleeping early is essential for growth (due to the elimination of the growth hormone, GH occurs in precisely this first sleep cycle at night) and for their healthy development. Sleeping the number of hours necessary for each age is what keeps the human being physically and emotionally healthy (considering that the first and second part of the night perform different functions for our body and losing any of them can lead to various problems for our health and quality of life). Continue reading “What is the best time for babies and children to sleep at night?” »

Usually, on the subject of child sleep, there is a common doubt: the fear or strangeness of letting the baby sleep totally in the dark. Mums report that they prefer to leave a lamp on, a light in the hallway, a light in the bathroom, in short, something that comforts the baby so that he doesn’t feel alone or afraid (without knowing that most of his cries have nothing to do with it). Continue reading “Why should babies and children sleep in the dark?” »

Most of us likely want to repress the memories of sleepless nights, puffy eyes and general zombie-like monotonous rhythm of feed, burp, sleep with our babies. While “sleep when your baby sleeps” is promising advice for new parents, that often means becoming nocturnal, as newborn sleep patterns are reverse cycled. Continue reading “Why do babies get their days and nights mixed up?” »

Babies can begin teething from the age of three months and it can be a challenging time for both you and your little one. The pain and discomfort your child will feel, especially at night time, is sure to keep them up (and you!). However, there are a few things you can do to help your baby get a good night’s sleep around this time… Continue reading “What helps a teething baby sleep?” »

When you are planning your baby’s nursery, odds are you spend lots of time thinking through your specific design plans: color schemes, coordinating furniture, accents and finishing touches, etc. But here’s something you might not consider: how will the colors you select for your nursery impact your baby’s mood and (most importantly, for our purposes) your baby’s sleep? Continue reading “What colour promotes sleep for babies?” »

Having baby sleep close by is a source of comfort for both of you, but at some point you’ll need to transition him out of your room and into his own. Continue reading “When should you let your baby sleep in their own room?” »