http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:09:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There are many different methods from the “experts” on dealing with sleep problems in your developing baby and child. Again, do what works best for you and what you feel comfortable with. The Ferber method involves letting the baby cry herself to sleep, on the theory that if you’re firm about ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/sleep-methods/ As your baby gets older and turns into a toddler, they’ll start to need less sleep during the day, but about 11 hours or so at night. You’ll be transitioning to fewer naps and even a cranky tired baby can have difficulty getting to sleep. If your child will go to ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/baby-sleep-issues-1-2-years-old/ At the ages of 8-12 months, your baby will begin to need less sleep during the day and should be regularly sleeping through the night. But there’s also much more activity and stimulation during the day – babies are eating up the world at this stage, they’re learning so much. ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/baby-sleep-issues-8-12-months/ Your baby should start sleeping through the night at about 3 months. But babies are learning and observing all the time, and your baby could soon start to associate sleep time with time that mommy isn’t there. It’s called separation anxiety and it’s a normal part of development for many ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/baby-sleep-issues-4-7-months/ As a new mother, you probably will wonder whether your baby is sleeping enough, or sleeping too much. There are guidelines of what to expect, but of course these can vary from baby to baby. Even if you’ve had children before, each baby will be different. Newborn babies usually sleep about ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/baby-sleep-requirements/ Every mother, whether a first-time mom or an experienced one, has to make those decisions about what’s best for her baby. You can start out with books by “experts” and of course friends and relatives always have advice for a new mother and baby. These are a way to start, but ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/trial-and-error/ Bath time is a special time of bonding with a baby and her parents. It’s a time to play gently, talk and sing. Get everything you will need ready before you start! The list includes water (of course), washcloth, alcohol pads, bath towel (with hood if you have one), ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/bathing/ You’ve probably seen videos and CDs for babies. There are some theories that classical music can make your baby smarter, and exposing your baby to music is part of what we do to introduce them to all the sights and sounds of their world. Music can definitely help calm your ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/music-for-babies/ You’ve probably heard of feng shui, the Chinese system for arrangement and placement of furniture in a room. It’s often used in businesses and homes as a way to create positive energy in your environment. Even if you’ve never used feng shui in your own space, why not consider it ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/nursery-feng-shui/ The most important part of any nursery is the crib. You want to make it safe and cozy. No matter what type of crib you get, make sure it conforms to all safety guidelines and standards. Make sure the crib mattress fits snugly against the rails, so the baby can’t ... http://sleeplessons.com/sleepingbaby/nursery-setup/