Getting a baby to sleep often presents a major parenting concern. Babies don't naturally take to sleeping through the night and most dads and moms have to work at ‘teaching’ their infant to sleep by setting up a sleep schedule for them. There is no one way to do this however and various specialists have proposed different approaches to sleep training a baby. It’s … [Read more...] about Dad’s guide to getting your baby to sleep
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Co-sleeping: Pros and Cons
Is it okay to let the baby share your bed with you, or should he be made to sleep in his own room? Both schools of thought have their pros and cons. Find out more about co-sleeping with your baby. … [Read more...] about Co-sleeping: Pros and Cons
Sleeping with your baby
Your picture-perfect view of new parenthood probably involves mom and dad staring lovingly over a crib as the baby sleeps. However, you, especially as a dad, may want to evaluate sleeping options and here's why: The baby-in-crib alone is a relatively recent and distinctly American practice. If you think about it, before multi-room dwellings and … [Read more...] about Sleeping with your baby
Putting kids to bed
Avoid common mistakes like running to your infant whenever you hear the slightest whimper. Don't let your child watch TV close to bedtime; it's associated with sleep disturbances. There is other advice for dads on how to get an infant to sleep in this article by Jessica Brown at child.com. … [Read more...] about Putting kids to bed