Sleep Index

Don't Rely on Baby Products for SIDS Prevention
Have you been swayed by baby products that claim to lower risk for sudden  ...

Relationship Problems and Baby Sleep Issues
Having relationship problems? Your baby may be losing some sleep over it  ...

Baby Sleep and Growth Spurts
Is your baby craving more sleep lately? You may have to pencil in a trip  ...

Kids Who Watch TV at Night May Lose Sleep
Want a child who sleeps well? A good start may be the off button on the TV  ...

Daylight Savings Time
It's funny how one hour can make such a difference. But daylight savings  ...

Sleep Cycles for Mom and New Baby
Learn how sleep loss in moms, which often starts when one adjusts to her  ...

Sleep Deprivation Could Lead to Childhood Obesity
Scheduling 40 winks into your family's weekend routine could help prevent  ...

Co-bedding Infant Twins
Co-bedding can be wonderfully beneficial for premature infant twins,  ...

The Real Mom's Guide to Fighting Sleep Deprivation
What new mom isn't overwhelmed by lack of sleep? Get tips on how to combat  ...

A Case for the Family Bed
Mom Ericka Lutz shares her experience of sleeping with Annie in the family  ...

Sleeping Tricks for Twins
Twins can mean double the joy, but does having more than one infant also  ...

Better Sleep for You and Baby (Tonight!)
You knew you wouldn't get a normal night's sleep in the first few weeks  ...

Month 11 Worry: How Much Sleep Do Active Babies Need?
It's hard to keep up with a 11 month old baby until they finally zonk out  ...

Falls from Baby Cribs Injure Dozens a Day
Baby cribs are supposed to be a safe place for little ones, but far too  ...

Babies' Lack of Sleep Tied to Childhood Obesity Risk
Not getting enough sleep may be another childhood obesity risk factor. How  ...

Safe Sleep for Babies: New Video Aims at Educating Parents on Crib Safety
We know to place Baby on his back to sleep, but that's not all there is to  ...

Help Baby Nap Better (and Longer!)
These napping tips will help your little one would sleep just a little  ...

Why Do Babies Rub Their Eyes?
Does eye-rubbing mean your child is just tired? Or could it signal  ...

A Review of Baby Sleeping Techniques
A review of baby sleeping techniques, including attachment parenting, the  ...

Find a Better Crib Mattress: The Surprising Key to Baby's Deep Sleep
Deciding on nursery curtains and bedding sets sounds a lot more exciting  ...

Napping for Babies: Expert Advice
Regular napping is critical for growing and developing babies. Learn how  ...

Naptime Wars
Are you struggling with a toddler who just won't nap? You're not alone!  ...

Are You Preventing Your Baby from Sleeping through the Night?
Is Baby waking up hourly still? It's hard to handle, but the can't-sleep  ...

SIDs and Baby Sleep Monitors
Some parents find baby sleep monitors, such as the Safety 1st Child View  ...

Help Baby Sleep Through the Night
Help baby sleep with these tips. We make it easy to get your baby to  ...

Are Parents Backing Off "Back to Sleep"?
New research shows that instead of continuing to grow, the trend towards  ...

Real World Routines: How to Balance Routine and Spontaneity
How important are routines for children? How should parents establish a  ...

Month 9 Worry: Why is Baby Suddenly Waking Up Nightly?
Your 9 month old baby may become a very finicky sleeper. Our pediatrician  ...

Back to Sleep: The Best Bedtime Position for Baby
Rule number one in infant care: Put Baby to sleep on his back! Here's why  ...

A Good Sleeper Changes Her Ways
Meredith O'Brien offers advice to a mom frustrated with her baby  ...

Low Levels of Key Brain Chemical May Cause SIDS
Serotonin, a brain chemical normally associated with mood and depression  ...

A Guide to Co-Sleeping
Few parenting practices raise as many extreme reactions—from loving  ...

Babies with Flat Heads
Babies with flat heads—or positional molding, a skull deformity caused by  ...

Co-Sleeping: The Risks and Benefits of the Family Bed
Whether or not to sleep with your baby is a decision that parents and  ...

Flat Head Syndrome
The cases of positional plagiocephaly, also known as "flat head syndrome,"  ...

How to Help with Nighttime Fears
Green monsters, clowns, or shadows at night—whatever your child's fears,  ...

FDA Safety Warning: Stop Using Sleep Positioners
Cross sleep positioners off your registry list. The FDA and CPSC warn to  ...

Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping
Co-sleeping, family bed, bed sharing ... any way you slice it, letting  ...

Sleep and Your Baby: 10 Common Questions Answered
For some parents, putting a baby to bed is a nightly source of anxiety—how  ...

Newborn Babies and Sleep
Babies younger than four months have different sleep needs than older  ...

Can Pacifiers Reduce the Risks of SIDS?
Can pacifiers reduce your baby's SIDS risk? Maybe. Learn about the  ...

Why Are Some Experts Recommending Sleep Sacks to Reduce SIDS?
Sleep sacks may reduce SIDS rates. So, if you're looking for a safe way to  ...

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