Sleep Blog

The ability to roll over is one of the major milestones for your newborn baby, as it marks a shift in their mobility and muscle control.As a general guide: Babies can roll from tummy to back during playtime first, Followed by rolling from back to tummy during playtime, And soon after, they may roll from back to tummy during sleep. However, this may not be the case with all babies! Some babies start rolling as early as 2 months, while others may start closer to 6 months. Additionally, the b …

Teething is a significant milestone in your baby’s development, but it can bring challenges, particularly when it comes to sleep. Many parents find that their baby’s sleep patterns change during teething, leaving both baby and caregiver sleep-deprived. Understanding how teething affects sleep and knowing how to help your baby stay comfortable can make this phase more manageable. How Teething Affects Sleep Teething typically begins when babies are around 6 months old, but the exact t …

Pediatric research has shown that a nightly bedtime routine helps babies fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and reduce disruptive night wakings.The bedtime routine used for this research was a 5-minute bath, a 3-minute massage, and some relaxing activities like cuddling and lullabies.Nevertheless, you can create a routine that suits your lifestyle and preferences - the key is to keep it consistent, positive, pleasant, and calming for both you and your baby.For example, you may include …

Unlike adults, babies sleep and wake in short bouts, at seemingly random times throughout day and night. They are also light sleepers, and are easily aroused from sleep.This is in part because babies have yet to develop strong circadian rhythms, which means they've yet to learn the difference between day and night. They also have tiny tummies and therefore need to wake frequently to feed.But there is another fundamental reason - a baby's sleep cycle is much shorter compared to that of an adult' …

Babies need a lot of sleep, as it promotes their physical and mental development. The pituitary gland releases growth hormones (key hormones that stimulate growth) throughout the day, but secretes at a much faster rate while babies sleep. That's why newborns need up to 16-18 hours of sleep every day, and wake every two or three hours only for feeding and changing. Hence, newborns tend to grow rapidly in their first five months, and most even double their weight by this time. As babies get older, …