Sleep Blog

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, …