http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:35:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You and your baby, with or without your partner, share an adult bed and sleep together on the same sleeping surface. Bed-sharing with parents is the most common sleeping arrangement worldwide and families may choose to bed-share because of cultural, parenting, or family beliefs. Some experts advocate bed-sharing if done ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/sleep-apnea/what-is-the-benefit-of-bed-sharing-with-your-baby/ Although some babies can settle on their own, even as newborns, other need to be nurtured to sleep. For the first few months of life, you should help your infant to fall asleep by rocking, cuddling, nursing, and bottle-feeding, or any other soothing, nurturing technique. You cannot ‘spoil’ your baby ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/sleep-apnea/what-can-i-do-to-teach-my-baby-to-sleep-longer-periods-at-night/ You can think of healthy sleep habits like other good habits in life. Insomnia We teach our children at a young age to follow healthy habits so that they will become part of their daily or evening routines. For example, we may teach our children the habit of brushing their ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/how-do-i-develop-healthy-sleep-habits-for-my-children/ For you and your child, a more important question than “How much sleep does my child need?” is “How do I know if my child is getting enough sleep?” If children show symptoms of being sleepy during the day, they are likely not getting enough sleep, regardless of how their sleep ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/how-do-i-know-if-my-child-is-getting-enough-sleep/ There is no definite age when your child should give up her afternoon nap. It depends on your child. If your child is at daycare and all the other children nap in the afternoon, she will likely continue this pattern until she graduates from day care and starts school. However, if ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/when-should-afternoon-naps-be-discontinued-for-my-child/ A good night's sleep is essential if we are to have a productive day and even your child. One of the keys to sleeping well is to use the right pillow. Follow these simple steps to choose one that suits you and your child pillow that make your child sleep ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/how-to-choose-the-best-pillow-for-your-child-and-you/ Living and eating healthier can lead to benefits in every aspect of your life; this includes your sleeping habits. Certain foods will disrupt your sleep schedule and certain foods will allow you to sleep easier, it is just a matter of choosing the right foods at the right time. Eating ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/using-food-as-natural-sleep-aids-for-your-kids/ A nice warm bath or shower before bedtime is a delightful, relaxing, and healthful way of inducing sleep for children as well as adults. Children tend to get quite dirty during the day, and it is important to cleanse the body thoroughly before climbing into bed. Going to bed with ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/a-warm-bath-for-your-kid-before-bed/ While we sleep, our basic bodily functions continue. Although our breathing takes on a different rhythm when we sleep, our need to breathe is just as vital. Certain sleeping positions promote good breathing, while others can hinder breathing. As they reach maturity, children will find their preferred sleeping position, or ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/child%e2%80%99s-sleep-solution-%e2%80%93-the-right-sleep-position/ Ideally, your child should sleep in a pair of 100 percent cotton pajmas or nightshirt, or in the nude. Your child’s personal preferences, your family tradition, or weather conditions will determine what is most appropriate at any given time of year. The most important thing is that sleepwear should be clean, ... http://www.childsleepsolution.com/blog/insomnia/child%e2%80%99s-sleep-solution-%e2%80%93-the-right-sleepwear/