While infants spend a lot of their time napping, scientists know very little about how it supports their growth and development during their first year. But now, as the first study of its kind, research from the University of Sheffield has revealed that those naps are critical to declarative memory consolidation, such as remembering events, […]
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Study: Infant Sleep Machines May Lead to Hearing Loss
Sleep machines for infants are a popular choice for parents who want to ensure their infants aren’t disturbed by loud noises while they sleep. However, the dangers of the machines can be similar to the ones adults face when listening to headphones too loudly on a consistent basis. According to a study shared last year […]
Study Details the Risk of Infants Sleeping on Sofas
It can be a nerve-wrecking time for many parents as they put their infants to sleep. Researchers, pediatricians and parents have been in a long debate on the issue of bed sharing and the best position for an infant to safely collect their snooze. Recently, The New York Times filled us in on published research that […]
Babies: Self Soothing Linked to ‘Sleeping Through the Night’
Parents often debate about the best sleep practices for their babies, as their seemingly, erratic sleep schedule can be a challenging time. Nearly 20-30% of adults in many different countries report that babies waking up and crying is the most common sleep problem to overcome. According to a new video study, babies who can “resettle,” […]
Sleeping on Animal Fur Reduces Asthma Risk for Newborns
For parents, what sleeping habits they want to encourage with their newborns is a personal decision. However, new research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Munich this past September suggests that parents may want to consider allowing their babies to sleep on animal fur to lower their risk of asthma and allergies. […]
5 Sleep Tips For Babies & Children
While newborns sleep 12-18 hours a day, it’s often never at a time that is convenient for parents. It is estimated that having a newborn baby typically results in 400–750 hours of lost sleep for the baby’s parents in the first year. Put these wonderful tips shared by The Huffington Post to the test: Make […]
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