Sudden Infant Death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden, unexplained death of an infant, and is the one of the main causes of death among infants between a month and a year. SIDS is said to occur only when no possible explanation can be found even after: Autopsy Examination of the place where the death occurred Review of medical history of infant and … [Read more...] about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sleep
Know the pros and cons of co-sleeping
Is it okay to let the baby share your bed with you? There is no single correct answer to this situation. It is up to you, as a parent, to decide after knowing its pros and cons: Advantages of co-sleeping Sleeping with your baby can foster a closer bond between you and your child. It gives you more time to spend with your baby. This is especially important … [Read more...] about Know the pros and cons of co-sleeping
Helping Your Baby Sleep
Babies will sleep most of the time during their first few months. At this time, they require all the sleep they can get, so parents need to resist the temptation to wake them up and fondle or hug them. Your child needs the right amount of sound sleep at this age to grow up strong and healthy. These are guidelines to help you ensure that your baby enjoys good sleep: … [Read more...] about Helping Your Baby Sleep
Coping with light sleepers
While most toddlers learn to fall asleep alone, others wake up frequently and find it difficult to get back to sleep. There is no right or wrong way of putting a toddler to sleep. Healthy diet patterns, lots of love and affection, and a stress free life can be positive factors influencing your toddlers’ sleep. The knowledge that they are secure in their room with … [Read more...] about Coping with light sleepers
Sleeping without the pacifier
The difficulty begins that first night or with the first naptime. Children will get in the bed and then realize there is no more pacifier. You will have to remind that that they can't have it anymore. You won't have to worry about giving in, since you've gotten rid of the pacifiers! It will likely take a good hour or more for the children to now fall asleep, … [Read more...] about Sleeping without the pacifier