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I’m pregnant with my first child. I’m thinking about letting my baby sleep in bed with me and my husband. Is this OK? – Natalia Experts recommend room-sharing without bed-sharing to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related deaths in infants. Bed-sharing — letting your …

The Importance of Naps Nap. It’s a small word, but for most parents a hugely important one. Why? Sleep is a major requirement for good health, and for young kids to get enough of it, some daytime sleep is usually needed. Crucial physical and mental development occurs in early childhood, and …

Newborns don’t yet have a sense of day and night. They sleep around the clock, and because their tiny stomachs don’t hold hold enough breast milk or formula to keep them satisfied for long, they wake often to eat — no matter what time of day or night it is. …

Toddlers are more and more aware of their surroundings, so distractions might disrupt them at bedtime. Their growing imaginations can start to interrupt sleep, too. Now more than ever, a simple and consistent bedtime routine is a parent’s best bet for getting a sleepy toddler snugly into bed. How Much Sleep …

Just when you think that getting more shut-eye is a far-off dream, your baby will begin to sleep longer stretches at night. Baby’s sleep cycle is getting closer to yours, and he or she may be feeding less often at night. But don’t assume you’ll be hitting the snooze button just yet. …