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Yes, the current suggestions for all newborns is “back to sleep” for prevention of SIDs But when you have a reflux baby who spits up frequently, a side position might be recommended by your doctor. This has been our case for our youngest two children, both spit up frequently and needed to be put to [...]

Hey, you’re new! I love new people, welcome. You may want to subscribe to Baby-Log via RSS feed or via email. Thanks for visiting! I shared my white-noise experiment (hair dryer as sleeping aid) with other mothers in the mums group and raised some eyebrows. A couple of mums agreed that we should use “whatever [...]

“But our baby sleeps just fine through the night in her own room,” your friends may tell you. Every baby has a different personality. Some needier babies simply need more of their parents day and night. On pages 73 to 75 we discuss infant personalities and temperaments and how they relate to baby’s nighttime needs. [...]

Having a new baby is an incredibly exciting time, but it can also be filled with a great deal of anxiety. One major source of that anxiety is if you have a baby who isn?t sleeping well. Sleep deprivation will quickly wear you down, and your baby will be exhausted and irritable as well. When [...]

Even if your baby is normally a good sleeper, everyone has a bad night once in a while. And sometimes, no matter how tired and fussy they are, babies just can’t seem to fall asleep. Unfortunately, the reason for this is a mystery. “It’s hard to say why some babies have trouble falling asleep,” says [...]

(MayoClinic.com) If you haven’t had a good night’s sleep since your baby was born, you’re not alone. Sleepless nights are a rite of passage for most new parents. But don’t despair. You can help your baby sleep all night. Honestly! Developing a rhythm Newborns sleep 16 or more hours a day, but often in stretches [...]

Belated congratulations, CLC. I’m so excited that you have a wonderful baby boy. As a mother of 2, I’m a bit biased, but little boys are just so grand. I am sorry he’s throwing you a bit of a curve ball, though. Get prepared. You’ll have more phases just like this. Things will be going [...]

The order is not important here: 1. White/background noise. Some use a the sound of rain or a hairdryer sound on continuous repeat while your baby is daytime napping and at night. It’s a supporting approach that helps baby sleep well while parents sleep well. There don’t appear to be any bad side effects, and [...]

I remember the first night I decided it was time for my son to move from our bed to his own bed. He was about 3 months old. I didn’t really believe in the “just leave him alone to cry it out” method, but I also knew I had to be gentle but firm. I [...]

Practical, Healthy Ways to Be More Rested The first days and weeks of motherhood are trying enough with dealing with your physical recovery, learning the ropes of feeding, changing, comforting and soothing your baby, emotions that are at the mercy of your raging hormones, and adjusting to your new responsibilities. This is enough to cause [...]