Yawning, clinginess, and fussiness are common signs of an overtired baby. Nearly 14 to 15 hours of sleep is needed for babies over six months during the day (1). A baby can become overtired if they ...

According to the National Sleep Foundation, most babies aged 6 months will probably sleep around 12-16 hours a day. That typically includes 3-4 hours of naptime and 9 hours or longer at night. However ...

If you co-sleep with your baby, it is safer not to swaddle them for sleep. Stop swaddling your baby as soon as they show signs of rolling onto their side or tummy.

Sleep apnea is a condition we associate with adults. But the American Heart Association is warning the sleep disorder affects up to 6% of children and adolescents.

Learn the signs of a hungry baby, as well as how they differ from a baby who wants to self-soothe by sucking. Health Conditions Wellness ... letting your baby sleep when they want to; ...

When your baby is first born, they need at least 15 to 16-plus hours of sleep per day. They’re also not sleeping for long chunks at night, so they need to sleep frequently during the day.

Ask Amy: The baby wants to sleep, the parents won’t let her. What should I do? Plus: On his last visit, my brother reminded me of our father, and that’s not a good thing.

Every new parent wants to do whatever it takes to help their baby sleep safely and soundly for longer stretches of time at night. You may be tempted to offer your baby a soft, warm blanket to help ...

The ideal timing for your anchor sleep might differ for an early bird or a night owl, said Dr. Posmontier, but go to sleep at the same time every night, ideally starting between 8 p.m. and midnight.

Co-sleeping is when you and your baby sleep in close physical contact in the same bed. Ideally, both of you will be aware of how close you are to each other. Many parents co-sleep to more easily ...