Sleep And Babies

Put an end to the family bed

Tracee M. Herbaugh — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0800

Sometimes co-sleeping lasts longer than it was originally expected to, and a member of the "family bed" must resort to the couch or a blow-up air mattress on a nightly basis. If this is the situation in your home, it may seem like nothing will ever change. How do you get the kids back in their own bed?

Crying it out is no big deal

Monica Beyer — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700

A new Australian study claims that letting a baby cry himself to sleep is perfectly OK, and has actually found benefits for the new moms. Is this enough reason to let your baby cry it out, or is this yet another meaningless study?

The co-sleeping, bed-sharing family

Monica Beyer — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Sharing your bed with your child is known as bed sharing or co-sleeping — the baby or toddler sleeps on the same surface as his parent or parents. Bed sharing is often frowned upon by western society and is sometimes recommended against by professionals and individuals, particularly in light of SIDS awareness. Done properly, co-sleeping is actually quite safe and extremely beneficial for the baby and the rest of the family. Read on to find out more!

What comes after the crib?

Christina Holt — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Has your toddler outgrown his crib? Does he climb out or refuse to sleep in a crib? If you said yes, you’re not alone. You’re also not alone when you sit around wracking your brain for the right answer to get your child down for a much-needed nap or a good night’s sleep. With the recent crib tent recall, parents are turning to other options to safely transition their child to a new sleep space. Here are some tips to safely help your child transition from crib to bed.

Finally, the baby's asleep

Laura Owens — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Let's face it, when your child isn't sleeping you're both destined for a cranky next day. A 2011 study published in the journal Sleep found that an internet sleep intervention program with a behavior-based, customized approach is very effective — and also benefits Mom's mood.

My baby has a funny shaped head!

Tiernan McKay — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:00:00 -0700

New moms are constantly checking to make sure their babies are on pace when it comes to developmental milestones. In the early weeks and months of a baby’s life, head shape can be a concern, but should it be?

Co-sleeping sometimes leads to murder

Monica Beyer — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:24:00 -0700

A baby died in his parents' bed in Texas, and his mom got convicted of child endangerment. Why, if co-sleeping isn't illegal? Read on to find out.

6 Benefits of co-sleeping with your children

Naomi de la Torre — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Although popular media has worked hard to put a negative spin on co-sleeping, scientific evidence proves otherwise. Co-sleeping has innumerable benefits for everyone in the family. Learn more about the benefits of co-sleeping with your children.

Twin co-sleeping deaths: Who is responsible?

Monica Beyer — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:49:00 -0800

The tragic co-sleeping deaths of twin baby boys in Idaho yet again sparks the co-sleeping debate. Is bed sharing really safe, or are babies better off in cribs? Read on and decide for yourself.

What to do when baby won't sleep

Arianne Segerman — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Sometimes our sanity and our family depend solely on the sleep habits of the baby, no matter how much caffeine we consume. Check out these 5 great tips on getting baby to sleep and stay asleep!

Co-sleeping parents charged with murder

Monica Beyer — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800

Tragedy struck a family in Utah, but the law isn't on their side. They have been accused of killing their infant son as he co-slept with them, and it isn't the first time a similar calamity has happened to this particular couple. Should they be charged with murder? Read on to decide for yourself.

Does letting your baby cry it out make you a bad parent?

Monica Beyer — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:20:00 -0800

The controversial subject of letting babies cry it out has come to the forefront recently after Psychology Today blogged about the damaging, long-term effects of the practice. Some parents think this is a bunch of baloney, while others believe leaving a baby to cry is akin to abandonment. Read on and judge for yourself.

What to do when your toddler sleeps on the floor

Michelle Maffei — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:00:00 -0800

You've transitioned your kiddo to a toddler bed, but now she wants to sleep on the floor. Should you embark on a struggle to get her sleeping in her bed or let sleeping dogs lie? From four reasons your child may have developed these sleep habits to how to get her back into her toddler bed, find out what to do when your toddler sleeps on the floor.

Co-sleeping: The equivalent of putting your baby to bed with a butcher knife?

Monica Beyer — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:20:00 -0800

Recent ads put out by the Milwaukee Health Department, featuring a baby sleeping in bed with an enormous butcher knife, have riled parents over a practice that many contend is perfectly safe -- co-sleeping. Some say the ads are over the top, yet others say they are right on. Come check out the rules of co-sleeping and find out what real parents have to say on the subject.

Multi-tasking for new moms

Kat Hobza — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:59:00 -0700

If you are about to have a baby, you may worry about how you’re going to accomplish all that you are expected to accomplish now, but with a newborn! It is a common fear of new moms. Fear not! Women are inherent multi-taskers. We can not only perform several tasks at once, some of us make it look easy. Here are a few tips to get you started:

Cry it out vs. comfort to sleep

Laura Willard — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:44:00 -0700

When it comes to babies and sleep, parents can become exhausted just thinking about it! How many moms talk about sleep as though it’s a distant, but very fond, memory? How you put your older infant to sleep depends on your parenting principles. Some parents believe in “sleep training,” some favor rocking, holding or feeding until baby is sleeping and others believe that babies reach a certain point at which they have to cry themselves to sleep, or cry-it-out. Keep reading for perspectives and advice.