With a new baby, sleeping through the night can feel like such an elusive goal. When can your baby sleep through the night? When will your baby sleep through the night? And, how can you work towards sleeping through the night in a gentle, healthy way that works for your child? Well, The Baby Sleep Site ® is an entire website focusing on answering those questions (and more). We have a free blog with over 200 articles, a DIY library with our VIP Members Area, e-books, and, most
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How Many Hours Can Baby Sleep Without Feeding?
How many hours can a baby sleep without feeding? Feeding frequency can be very confusing given the many conflicting pieces of advice. While some sources will say babies can sleep through the night by 8 weeks old, others will say once your baby doubles their birth weight. This post will discuss this topic so you can make the best decision for your baby and your family. But before getting to the main point, let’s have a look at some basics about baby’s sleep and feeding: Basics About Baby
Sleep Training a 6-Month Old – 5 Things You Need To Know
Sleep training is the act of helping your baby learn good sleep habits and to sleep more independently. When you are sleep training a 6-month old, there are a few specific things to consider before you start. This article will discuss 5 things you should know before you begin sleep training your 6-month old. 1. 6-Month Old Schedules One of the most important things you should do before you start sleep training is to make sure your baby's schedule is age-appropriate and a good fit. If you
Our Top 25 Sleep Resources
We know some loyal readers have been here for years (thank you!), but many of you reading right now have only been aware of The Baby Sleep Site® for a few months, weeks, or even days! To help out newer readers, we've tallied the numbers: here are our top 25 sleep resources you love most! Read on to learn more about our most popular service packages, DIY-options, and blog posts on baby sleep, toddler sleep, schedules, and of course, sleep coaching. Most Popular DIY Resource: The Express
Sleep Training Baby: The Ultimate Guide – How, What, Why, When?
Sleep training your baby is not something parents seek out to do, but if your baby won't sleep or your baby fights sleep, then sleep training may solve your baby sleep problems. Spending hours to put babies to sleep can be frustrating and exhausting! Learn the ins and outs of sleep training with this ultimate guide based on my experience of over 10 years being a sleep consultant. What is Sleep Training? The term "sleep training" used to be associated with the cry it out method, but
Top 10 Baby Sleep Training Dos and Dont’s
We have written many articles about sleep training from why night-weaning may be failing, the best age to start sleep training to what's the best weekday to start sleep training. We have also answered questions like whether to use cry it out for naps, what types of sleep training methods exist, and whether you should stop sleep training during separation anxiety. We obviously get a lot of questions about sleep training in our Helpdesk and we thought it would be a good idea to write up a
How to Get Baby to Sleep in a Crib
Whether you were co-sleeping or bed-sharing or your baby was in a bassinet or Arms Reach Co-sleeper type of sleep space, you may now be wondering how to get baby to sleep in a crib. Let's break it down: Sleep on the crib sheets so your scent is transferred. Spend awake time and playtime in the crib. Create a consistent bedtime routine that you can follow. Start with just one sleep period. Put your baby down awake in the crib. Soothe your baby crib-side until he or she falls
How to Handle When Your Baby Only Wants to Sleep in Arms or On Chest
This post is for all the parents whose baby only wants to sleep in arms or on chests. There are a lot of decisions to make as a new parent. Should you buy a bassinet, co-sleeper, or a crib? And, you must decide whether or not to share a room with your baby, too. You can spend a lot of time (and money) getting your baby's sleep space ready. And, many times, babies sleep just fine exactly where you planned. But, sometimes, they don't. What happens when your baby only wants to sleep in your
5 Tips When Baby Will Only Sleep in a Rock-N-Play
RECALL NOTICE: The Rock-N-Play was recalled in April 2019. Since 2009, over 30 infant deaths occurred due to a child rolling while unrestrained. Please always use restraints on any device that has them and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Also, it is recommended to stop using some items as soon as your child can roll. The Graco Rock-N-Play has been a great tool for a parent's toolbox, but what happens when your baby will only sleep in the Rock-N-Play? Here are 5 tips to