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Is there a law in Ontario about your baby sleeping in your bed?

I heard from an unreliable source that it is against the law and grounds for child’s aid to supervise you if you have your child in your bed. I find it hard to believe, myself – can any one shed some light on the subject? (My baby is turning 1 in March and has been sleeping with me because I was breastfeeding since about 4-5 months.)

I couldn’t find anything specific but you might find a place to ask on one of these groups: http://www.infactcanada.ca/Related_Links.htm.

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Babies need not always sleep peacefully. They exhibit different baby sleep habits, like snorting, sweating, head banging as well as kicking, teeth grinding etc.

Snorting and snoring:

During sleep, babies sometimes make snorting sound or sometimes they snore in steady breathing pattern. This is a normal baby sleep habit. If a baby has cold and blocked nose, he may snore in sleep. A vaporizer should give relief in such cases.

If the snoring continues and if it is uneven with gasps, it could indicate obstruction of the airway. This could be due to tonsils or adenoids. It is known as ‘obstructive sleep apnea’. It is better to check with the doctor for assurance. Allergy could also be the reason for a baby’s snorting and snoring. A doctor should be consulted for medication, if necessary.

Sweating:
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Baby sleep patterns change as they grow and develop. The phrase “sleep like a baby” really isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and new parents know this! However, as your baby matures, his sleep patterns will settle into a more typical routine that you can count on. Until then, you may need to rest when baby rests!

Newborn Baby Sleep Patterns

A newborn baby may sleep as much as eighteen to twenty hours per day, but as any new parent will tell you, this is done in short amounts of time. A newborn baby doesn’t have the ability to fall into a deep sleep for long periods of several hours like an adult can. Newborns have periods of light sleep as well as deep sleep, just as adults do. However, newborns don’t spend a lot of time in deep sleep, so they awaken easily.

Remember, a newborn baby’s tummy is small, and she will be hungry every two to three hours. This doesn’t allow for very long periods of sleep. Once your baby has been fed and her diaper is dry, you can help her go to sleep by rocking her, cuddling her, singing to her, etc. The trick is to put her down once she is asleep.

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Question

At what age can babies be spoiled by holding them while they sleep? My 3-week-old often wakes up as soon as I lay her down.

Answer
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How Can I Get My Baby To Sleep Through The Night?

Every new parent asks themselves, “How can I get my baby to sleep through the night?†While there aren’t any solutions that work every time for every situation, there are some things that parents can try to make this possible. With proper baby sleep training, it is possible for parents to get the rest they need as well as assuring that their child is getting the sleep necessary for normal development.

Learn How To Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night

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Recently, Dr. Joanne Baum was kind enough to offer the readers of LoveToKnow Baby some insight into the world of babies and their sleeping habits.

Dr. Baum developed the philosophy and techniques of “Respectful Parenting” while she worked with individuals and families in her private practice over a 30-year period. Respectful parenting is a practical, teachable, child and parent-centered approach. It provides tools for parents so they can raise healthy, independent children with a positive self-esteem.

What is your experience in this area?

I have been a family therapist for over 30 years. I recently published my fourth book, Got the Baby Where’s the Manual?!? Respectful Parenting From Birth Through the Terrific Twos which won the 2007 IPPY National Gold Medal in the parenting category.

How much sleep does a baby really need?
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Newborn baby sleep habits are among new parents’ first concerns. In fact, one of the questions typically asked to new parents is “how does baby sleep”? Often, the new parents are so sleep-deprived that they can’t answer in complete sentences anyway, which usually answers the question without an explanation! If you ask any two moms or dads the same question, you will more than likely get two very different answers. This is to be expected. After all, a newborn doesn’t realize that he needs a schedule, and he probably won’t fall into one until he is at least four or five months old.

How much does a newborn baby sleep?

Newborn babies may sleep as much as twenty hours a day. You may be thinking that if your baby is going to sleep that much, you won’t be sleep-deprived at all! The problem, however, is that newborn babies sleep in spurts. Your infant may sleep an hour or two, then wake up to eat for twenty minutes, then sleep another hour, then wake up to be changed, then sleep for thirty minutes…You get the picture! You will need to try and rest when baby sleeps, if at all possible.

What if my newborn baby gets her days and nights mixed up?

It isn’t at all uncommon for a newborn to get her days and nights confused. After all, she has spent the first nine months in almost semi to total darkness. It was probably quite a rude awakening for her as she experienced labor and delivery, and she was greeted by bright lights and many people poking, prodding, and holding her.

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HomeBaby Sleep Tips

Putting Baby to Sleep
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