Who has never been duped into hoping “If I keep my child up late in the evening, he’ll sleep late and so will I!” Well, well… Actually, he woke up earlier, much earlier than expected … Indeed, just as we adult do, all children have a biological clock and their circadian rhythm will only be …
Does the time your child goes to sleep make a difference? Read More »
Your baby is 6 months or older and you’re wondering when he’ll finally get a full night’s sleep (and so will you!)? When evening comes, it’s time to put your baby to bed. You’ve bathed him, diaper-changed him, fed him, kissed and cuddled him. In short, you’ve thought of everything. You lay him down into …
The 6 Surprising Reasons Why Your Baby is NOT SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHT! Read More »
« What parents do with their infants at bedtime […] may be less important than the emotional quality that underlies bedtime activities in promoting quality sleep in infants,” Douglas M. Teti, Department Head and Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology and Pediatrics at the Pennsylvania State University wrote in one of his research on …
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Generally speaking, children have difficulty managing transitions and changes. Since bedtime is THE biggest transition of the day for your child, as they are about to be separated from you for the whole night, it is necessary to gently prepare and accompany them. When evening comes and your child begins to show his sleep cues, …
Baby sleep cues are signs your baby gives that they’re ready for sleep. Recognizing them so that you put him to bed before the cortisol rush is crucial. Here’s what you should look for: Eye rubbing, eyelids drooping Yawning Decreased activity-slower motion, less vocal, baby stops moving around and stares off Loss of interest in …
