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Sharing sleep in a family bed with your baby is a rather controversial topic. Known as co-sleeping, the practice is common in many parts of the world. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued some warnings regarding bed sharing, because the baby is vulnerable to overnight accidents and even SIDS. …

If you are a parent, you already know that getting your child to go to sleep can be a real struggle. It is a nightmare that keeps repeating day after day. Kids don’t look forward to sleeping; they resist it in every way possible. Although they need more sleep than …

Sleep is an inevitable necessity but sometimes, you may not always feel satisfied when the alarm clock goes off in the morning. Turning and tossing or letting stress get to you can result in consecutive, unhealthy sleepless nights. You may wake up stiff or sore either because your mattress is …

It has long been known how important it is to get enough sleep each night. Whereas the amount of sleep differs from person to person and during our lifetimes, it is still important that we go through the full sleep cycle in order to feel properly rested and ready for …

Sleep is absolutely essential for babies and children for their healthy development. Sleep is also crucial for adults so that they can function properly, get work done and look after their family. Parents that don’t enough sleep will struggle to be patient and to be an attentive parent. When babies …

Sleep is an important part of everyone’s life, you and your baby alike. The only bit is that the sleeping patterns of adults and children are different. In order for you to understand if your baby is having enough and comfortable sleep, you have to understand the baby sleep cycles. …

In our fast-paced world we are facing the issue of lack of sleep or in many cases insomnia. Initially we used to spend less hours sleeping which resulted in body aches, grogginess and fatigue. But we took some medicines; popped some pills and we were ready to go back to …

If you want your child to have a good night’s sleep, then you must consider what we have to say today. You must make sure that your child gets ample rest before starting the next day. This is a healthy habit that will pay off in your child’s life later.. …

Do you struggle to sleep night after night, even though you consider yourself to be pretty healthy? Well, there’s some good news and bad in store for you. The good news? You’re still probably healthy! The bad news? Bad habits may be the cause of your sleepless nights. Even though …

If you’re new parents, you probably have a lot on your mind. You have a new person in your family and looking after a newborn takes a lot of effort out of your busy day. You may have work or other children to look after in addition to your newborn. …

One of the biggest challenges new parents face is lack of sleep during those first few weeks or months, sometimes possibly even years. Now if your baby is not sleeping there are loads of articles about baby not sleeping that you can research, from how to get your baby to …

Babies tend to sleep a lot. But the sad thing is, they do not sleep during the times when you want them too. They will be all tired, groggy and sleepy all day long but come night time; they are alert and more active than ever. Because of this, you …

It’s been a long day, and you’re exhausted. After crossing everything off your to-do list for the day and putting the kids to sleep, it’s finally time to take care of yourself. It’s time to get a good night’s sleep. You crawl under the covers, close your eyes, and think …

When I think about massage I immediately think of a pamper session, which no doubt it most definitely is! Let’s face it there is nothing better than getting a good massage. I remember getting a pregnancy massage when I was 6 months pregnant and honestly it was one of the …

I’m pretty sure that when they say “The best things in life are free” they were referring to playing with your newborn. There is simply nothing better. Remembering back to when I was a new mom, I tear up at the thought of those precious first moments of interacting with …

Much to my horror my 3 year old daughter recently declared that she does not have day naps any more. I have tried my best to change her mind and for a good few weeks still attempted to get her to sleep but it has become clear that no matter …

Sleep training has a negative connotation for me and makes me think only of the “cry it out method”. How do you get your baby to sleep without distressing him or her? Some of the most common questions from parents on our Facebook page relate to baby’s sleep, such as: …

Getting your baby into routine can make all the difference to your life when you have a young baby. Being able to plan your days makes everything so much easier. Just remember that a newborn baby won’t follow a routine. A newborn will sleep for about 2 hours and wake …

When my babies were young I was concerned so much how long my baby should sleep and how many naps he or she should have. Things got a lot easier with routine when I realised that the length of time in between naps is really important too! Time Awake in …

It is every mom’s question: How long should my baby sleep Babies needs change constantly, find below a guideline for how much sleep your baby needs at his age. Find out how to get your baby into a routine in 5 easy steps and check how long your baby should …