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Sleep facts for baby and you
Use this facts and guidance page to start browsing and reading about the basics and effective ideas for most common baby sleeping (or not sleeping ...) situations.General facts
The Magical Baby Sleep Solution ...
No two babies are the same, just as no two families are the
same. That
means there is not a
single bedtime method that fits all.
Depending on your child's and your personality you may be a convinced
co-sleeper or
adhere crying it out methods. Or you may simply follow your instincts
and use ad-hoc tips to help with settling.
My personal
advice will always be based on a
common-sense, loving and determined
approach - using the gentle focused techniques proven to
give the
best results.
That, combined with your own instincts, guiding your baby
(determinedly)
while being guided by her (lovingly) will be all you need.
How much sleep is enough? Find out how many hours is typical at different ages and how to know if your little one sleeps enough or too little.
How she makes it through naps and nights is governed by her sleep patterns. These help us understand that sleeping is a skill that needs to develop.
The rapid development from newborn sleep patterns toward adult-like ones explains so well how unpredictable sleeping can be in the first weeks and months.
Understanding external effects on infant sleep patterns also helps you steer things in the right direction. These effects range from personality through home situation and cultural differences to feeding.
Methods and training
Start at the sleeping
through the night section to explore
how to help your little boy or girl settle well and keep asleep, gently
and effectively, without
crying it out.When looking for a specific approach that works for you and your little boy or girl, start with this bedtime method overview, where I discuss my own approach as well as the No Cry Solution, the Ferber method, the Baby Whisperer, etc.
Crying it out: pro's and con's and what to do if you want to avoid having your child cry it out. If you are considering it, do check when cry it out is a no-no and when it can work.
For You
Good nights for your infant are important, but equally important for you, as a parent or carer.Mainly during the first year, many parents experience some form of sleep deprivation and its effects. Exhaustion is also linked to baby blues or post natal depression.
These simple relaxation techniques like belly breathing help many moms and dads too.
During pregnancy
During pregnancy, keeping well rested is important to stay fit and healthy.Relieve pregnancy fatigue and pregnancy sleeping problems thanks to simple and effective gestures.
Discover how you can prepare your little one for good naps and nights through bonding during pregnancy.
