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The first few months after giving birth can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to sleep. It can feel like you’re spending your days in a haze. One of the best ways to combat the sleep-deprived newborn period is by getting more sleep, which means trying to improve your baby’s sleep. Here are some tips to help you get your baby to sleep more and to help make it through the hazy days ahead. Bedside Bassinet   Suppress the Moro Reflex Infants have what is called the Moro reflex, also known as the startle reflex. Your baby might suddenly throw their arms out while asleep, and the sudden motion can wake them up. You can ease this reflex by swaddling your baby, either with a blanket or a sack that makes it easy to swaddle quickly and make quick midnight changes. Sleep When the Baby Sleeps Do not fall into the trap of thinking you will get things done when the baby sleeps. Instead, during the haze, it is best to sleep when the baby sleeps. Once you have put yo...

It can take a lot of mental fortitude to prepare both yourself and your baby for sleep training. These are some steps that you can take to make it a bit easier. From making sure your baby is comfortable with a sleep sack to making sure you have a comfortable chair, these tips can help ease you and your baby into better sleep. Bassinet That Vibrates How to Prepare Your Baby for Sleep Training: Make Sure Your Baby Is Comfortable First, make sure your baby is comfortable. This could mean having a bedside bassinet for younger babies making the journey into sleep training, to know that you are close. It could also mean making sure their sleeping area, such as your room or nursery, isn’t busy with things to look at and distract them from falling asleep. Above all, make sure their sleeping area is comfortable. Adjust the Thermostat Generally, you want the room to be warm, not hot. If it’s cold enough that you need to snuggle up under more than one layer, it might be too cold. ...

Creating a safer sleeping environment for your baby can greatly decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). From using a bedside bassinet to using sleep sacks instead of blankets, these tips can help you set up a safer sleeping environment. Bedside Bassinet Room Sharing with a Bassinet The best way to share a room with your infant is by using a bassinet. Using a bassinet that vibrates can help your baby relax and fall back to sleep after a late-night feeding. A bassinet that swivels to rest over your bed can help you stay close to your baby while maintaining safe sleep practices. Make sure to use a firm mattress in the bassinet, and always place babies on their back until they are able to roll over by themselves. Co-sleeping or bed-sharing is one of the biggest threats for infants up to 4 months old. Keep your baby close but in a separate sleeping area. No Loose Blankets Loose blankets can be a SIDS risk. Instead, to keep your baby warm, use a sleep sack. ...

You’ve made it through birth and the first few days at the hospital, but now it’s time to come home. The key to a successful transition to home is to be prepared, as, unlike at the hospital, very little is provided for you. You should already have a bedside bassinet or other safe sleep method picked out and set up, as well as supplies for feeding and changing. Here are some of the crucial items you will need for your first night home with your baby. Twin Bassinet Unboxed Diapers It might sound obvious, but you should have a box of diapers in newborn size already open and distributed through your house. If you are sleeping with your baby in your bedroom, that means having diapers handy. You can use a caddy, keep them on your nightstand, or whatever way is easiest for you to grab in the middle of the night. Ready-to-Go Wipes Keep a package of baby wipes near your diapers so you can grab both at the same time. Be warned that the container wipes come in can make it hard to p...