Every child will have a unique sleep schedule and ability. This is a challenging age to try to improve naps as things often get off track around 4 months of age and naps don’t develop consistently until around 6 months of age. It is usually easier for babies to learn sleep skills at bedtime and… Read more »
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Bedtime is Key
By now, you and your baby may have settled into a rough schedule, with a regular, somewhat later, bedtime. Newborns often end up going to bed quite late, often when their parents go to bed (or when you are able to finally get them to sleep soundly). In the early months, babies can thrive on… Read more »
Development Overview
> Month 3 Overview At 3 months of age, your baby will begin to enter the world of “Smooth Transitions.” During this time, he will learn to: Follow something with his eyes with a fluid motion Turn his head with a fluid motion Become more active Roll from tummy to back with assistance Shake things… Read more »
Development Overview (Old)
> Month 5 Overview Expectations In the fifth month your baby continues to experience physical and neurological growth. You may find that sleep and routines that unravelled around the 4 month milestone are not getting back on track on their own. Babies begin to understand where objects are in relationship to other objects. He now… Read more »
Development Overview
< Month 4 Overview The 4-month Developmental Milestone Around 4 months of age babies often experience noticeable changes. This 4-month milestone marks one of the most pronounced developmental periods in a child’s life. It usually starts around of 16 weeks of age but can start later especially in babies born early. Schedules, feeding and sleep… Read more »
Brain Building Activities: 3 to 6 Months (Old)
Who is That Baby? Sit in front of a mirror with your baby in your lap. Say, “Who is that baby?” Wave your baby’s hand and say, “Hi, baby”. Say, “Where’s the baby’s foot?” Wave your baby’s foot and say, “Hi, foot”. Continue asking questions and moving different parts of your baby’s body. Shake heads,… Read more »
Month 3: Sleep Coaching
> Month 3 Overview We do not recommend sleep coaching if: Your baby is under 18 weeks of age Has not entered the 4 month developmental stage Is experiencing challenges (not gaining weight, medical issues such as reflux, feeding difficulties, etc.) We do not recommend sleep coaching for 3 month old babies. Your baby is too… Read more »
Sleep Coaching Overview
Before using a sleep intervention, try to wait until your baby is least 2-3 weeks past the onset of any indication that he has entered the four month developmental stage. Of course it is also fine to wait longer. Most of the research supports sleep coaching babies after 6 months of age. If waiting is… Read more »
How to know When Your Baby is Ready for Sleep Coaching
Check with your Health Care Professional to determine: If sleep coaching is appropriate If there are any underlying medical concerns How many night feedings she feels your baby needs (remember your opinion counts too) Determine if your baby is developmentally ready for sleep coaching at this time ()link?). Even if everyone tells you that this… Read more »
Getting Started with Sleep Coaching
What is the best time for sleep coaching? Before using a sleep intervention, try to wait until your baby is least 2-3 weeks past the onset of any indication that he has entered into this developmental stage. Of course it is also fine to wait longer. If waiting is not an option, starting off with… Read more »