Q: Should my baby sleep most of the time when she is first born?
A: Newborns, on average, sleep 15-18 hours a day, usually waking up for a feeding. How long a newborn sleeps may vary day by day. Let your newborn sleep as much as she wants to, but do make sure she is using seven or eight diapers a day and is eating properly.
Q: When can my baby go all night without a feeding?
A: Most babies begin sleeping through the night without needing to be fed when they are between 12 and 15 pounds.
Q: Is it okay to use a nightlight in baby's room?
A: Your baby will sleep better without a nightlight. Some studies have shown that babies who use nightlights tend to have vision problems later on.
Q: When should I move my baby to a regular bed?
A: Most children move to a regular bed when they are around two years old.
Q: Is it safe for a baby to take a bottle to bed with them?
A: Avoid giving your baby a bottle in bed. Bottles of juice, formula or breast milk can damage a baby's teeth and give her "bottle mouth." A bottle in the crib is also a choking hazard and can lead to ear infections.
Q: When can my baby sleep with a pillow?
A: Children under two years old should not sleep with a pillow. The best thing to do is wait until your baby is in a regular bed, at about two years old, before using a pillow.
Q: How old should my baby be before she can use a blanket?
A: Baby should not sleep with a blanket until she is at least a year old. Wearing a fleece footie pajama or sleeping sack is a great way to keep baby warm (and safe).
Q: Should I let my baby cry herself to sleep?
A: It is absolutely not okay to let your baby cry herself to sleep. Infants learn to trust when people respond to their needs. Babies whose mothers quickly attend to them when crying cry less overall than babies whose mothers let them cry themselves to sleep.
Q: Can our cat sleep in the baby's room?
A: Your cat should not sleep with your baby even if the cat is mild mannered. The cat could accidentally suffocate or scratch your baby. It is better to err on the side of caution.
Q: Can I give my baby something like Benadryl to help her sleep?
A: You should not give your baby any sleeping medications unless your doctor has prescribed it. If your doctor prescribed it be sure to dose exactly the right amount.
Q: What can I do to keep my baby from dying of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
A: SIDS strikes babies between one month and twelve months old. The most dangerous time is between the two and three month period. To keep your baby from dying of SIDS, get good prenatal care, eat right and do not smoke or drink. Baby should sleep on her side or back. Dress your baby appropriately. She should be warm, not overly hot. Always let her sleep on a firm mattress, never on a water bed or couch. Some research has shown that breastfeeding helps reduce the chances of SIDS. When baby sleeps, use a monitor to listen for her.
A: Newborns, on average, sleep 15-18 hours a day, usually waking up for a feeding. How long a newborn sleeps may vary day by day. Let your newborn sleep as much as she wants to, but do make sure she is using seven or eight diapers a day and is eating properly.
Q: When can my baby go all night without a feeding?
A: Most babies begin sleeping through the night without needing to be fed when they are between 12 and 15 pounds.
Q: Is it okay to use a nightlight in baby's room?
A: Your baby will sleep better without a nightlight. Some studies have shown that babies who use nightlights tend to have vision problems later on.
Q: When should I move my baby to a regular bed?
A: Most children move to a regular bed when they are around two years old.
Q: Is it safe for a baby to take a bottle to bed with them?
A: Avoid giving your baby a bottle in bed. Bottles of juice, formula or breast milk can damage a baby's teeth and give her "bottle mouth." A bottle in the crib is also a choking hazard and can lead to ear infections.
Q: When can my baby sleep with a pillow?
A: Children under two years old should not sleep with a pillow. The best thing to do is wait until your baby is in a regular bed, at about two years old, before using a pillow.
Q: How old should my baby be before she can use a blanket?
A: Baby should not sleep with a blanket until she is at least a year old. Wearing a fleece footie pajama or sleeping sack is a great way to keep baby warm (and safe).
Q: Should I let my baby cry herself to sleep?
A: It is absolutely not okay to let your baby cry herself to sleep. Infants learn to trust when people respond to their needs. Babies whose mothers quickly attend to them when crying cry less overall than babies whose mothers let them cry themselves to sleep.
Q: Can our cat sleep in the baby's room?
A: Your cat should not sleep with your baby even if the cat is mild mannered. The cat could accidentally suffocate or scratch your baby. It is better to err on the side of caution.
Q: Can I give my baby something like Benadryl to help her sleep?
A: You should not give your baby any sleeping medications unless your doctor has prescribed it. If your doctor prescribed it be sure to dose exactly the right amount.
Q: What can I do to keep my baby from dying of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome?
A: SIDS strikes babies between one month and twelve months old. The most dangerous time is between the two and three month period. To keep your baby from dying of SIDS, get good prenatal care, eat right and do not smoke or drink. Baby should sleep on her side or back. Dress your baby appropriately. She should be warm, not overly hot. Always let her sleep on a firm mattress, never on a water bed or couch. Some research has shown that breastfeeding helps reduce the chances of SIDS. When baby sleeps, use a monitor to listen for her.
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