How babies sleep: A survival guide for tired parents
Looking to improve your family’s sleep life? An excellent first step is to get familiar with the science of baby sleep.
Once you understand how, why, and when babies sleep, it will be easier for you to decide on the best sleep strategies for your family. And—while it’s a cliché—I think it’s true for most people that understanding brings peace of mind.
If you have a new baby, check out my article on newborn sleep. It explains why newborn sleep seems out-of-sync with the 24-hour day, and offers baby sleep tips for helping your newborn develop her own circadian rhythms.
It also reviews baby sleep cycles, which are key for understanding why newborns are so easily aroused from sleep. The article includes baby sleep tips for avoiding unnecessary night awakenings and tips for improving your own sleep during the newborn period.
In addition, you should check out my article baby sleep patterns. There you will find information on reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS
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