Sleep Blog

As your baby begins showing signs of rolling, it's crucial to transition out of swaddling to ensure their safety and support their development. Here’s what you need to know about when to stop swaddling and how to make the transition smoothly: When to Stop Swaddling It is essential to discontinue swaddling as soon as the baby starts showing signs that they can begin to roll. Babies can begin to show signs of rolling typically between 4-to-6 months, but for some, it may happen earlier. At th …

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 …

Pediatrics research has shown that sucking on a pacifier can reduce a baby's perception of pain during medical procedures such as a heel prick to draw blood.⁣⁣However, this effect seems to be short-lived and occurs only while the infant is actually sucking on the pacifier. Studies have shown that infants often lose their pacifiers within 30 minutes of falling asleep, with almost two-thirds of babies in one study losing their pacifiers during sleep, leading to sleep disruptions and frequent night …

Swaddling and the Moro ReflexSwaddling has a long history, but in short, it is an age-old practice of snugly wrapping babies in blankets or sheets to restrict their movement.It’s common for most babies (who are not swaddled to sleep) to wake up frequently during sleep from being disturbed by their own Moro reflex.The Moro reflex, or startle reflex, is an involuntary motor response that babies develop in the womb between 28-32 weeks of gestation and usually disappears when the baby is around 3-6 …

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, …