Posts By: Melissa

Sleep Tips for Eight to Twelve Weeks (Old)

As the circadian rhythm starts to develop, nights begin to start to take shape in the upcoming weeks. This is the first stage of sleep development and becomes a time where you can begin to nurture the basics of healthy sleep habits. Since nights organize first our focus at this time will be concentrated on… Read more »

Night Management Tips

Make a plan with your partner on how you will manage to get the sleep you need in these early months. Discuss how you can share night time baby duties. Splitting the nights (Mom on duty first 5 hours & Dad takes second part of the night), or Mom is on during the week and… Read more »

How to know if my baby is really hungry? (Old)

Most babies will be feeding in 2.5-3 hour intervals at this age. At night your baby will begin to extend to one longer stretch of sleep without a feeding that will be up to 4-6 hours. After this long stretch they will wake in a regular feeding pattern (every 2-4 hours between eight to twelve… Read more »

Your Baby’s Sleep Needs (Old)

Sleep needs are still highly variable between babies at this age. Current research has shown that there can be a variation of up to 8-9 hours in a 24 hour period in babies 6 months and under. One study showed a difference of up to 12 hours between babies. Below is a chart that shows… Read more »

Feeding Patterns (Old)

By this time you should have gotten into a more predictable feeding routine with your baby. Average feeding times will still hover around 2.5-3 hours during the day for most babies this age. Because of the emergence of that circadian rhythm – you will now begin to experience a longer more consolidated stretch from your… Read more »

MASTER YOUR BABY’S BEDTIME ROUTINE (Old)

Developing a relaxing bedtime routine will help your baby recognize when it’s time to calm down in preparation for sleep and help set the stage for day coming to an end.  Pick a few simple steps (2-3), and use them each night before bed. All babies will likely have a feeding before bed so just… Read more »

Babywearing Tips (Old)

Having a fussy baby can be frustrating. There are many ways to soothe your fussy baby, including massage, soothing techniques, and babywearing. Babywearing is found across all cultures and countries. Whether it’s a simple piece of fabric wrapped strategically around your body or a more structured carrier, the purpose is the same; to hold your… Read more »

Tips For Cosleeping During Naptime (Old)

We keep telling you to sleep when your baby sleeps. This works out well if you are co-sleeping, as your baby sleeps in your bed with you, making it convenient for you both to sleep at the same time. Infants sleep a great deal, sometimes for as little as thirty minutes at a time. If you… Read more »

Swaddling Safely (Old)

Swaddling has been in practice by many cultures throughout the centuries and has become increasingly popular in North America in the past ten years. In general, swaddling is tightly wrapping your baby in a blanket to restrict the movement of his limbs. As simple as it may seem, swaddling comes with risks and benefits. There… Read more »

Infant Massage (Old)

The world can be a stressful place, for both parents and their babies. As a new parent you are learning how to balance a life that is completely dependent on you. Although everything you do conveys your love for your baby, the benefits of stopping and really connecting with him through infant massage are astounding…. Read more »