Nothing can prepare us for the exhaustion that sets in soon after our baby’s birth. The first week, we tolerate and cope with the lack of sleep, but ten nights of broken sleep down the line, most parents are feeling exhausted and the focus becomes on the big question: “When will my baby sleep through […]
Many of us recall saying “My baby is an angel – she just feeds and sleeps and really is a very good baby.” Then at two weeks old, we wish we hadn’t been quite so public with this piece of news. For many babies the two-week mark ushers in the challenge of sleeplessness. There are […]
Have appropriate expectations: Expect your newborn to sleep most of the day and at night or even be more wakeful at night, until around two weeks of age. At about two weeks, your baby will become more wakeful and more difficult to get to sleep. Establish day versus night: To help your baby to be […]
The newborn stage can be a difficult time as you get to know your baby and understand her newborn needs. Newborn sleep is one of the areas that can pose a challenge. Trials you may encounter include – Catnapping – staying asleep for short periods and waking just 15 minutes after settling to sleep. Unsettled […]