Teaching your baby self-soothing skills and encouraging them to fall asleep independently is the best proactive approach to any sleep regression. Sucking is a reflex that helps babies feel relaxed and often leads directly to sleep, so you may notice your baby brings their hands together at the chest to seek comfort and soothing. Offer […]
Week: Week 18
Remember – every baby is unique
As your baby reaches this new phase of development beyond the newborn period, remember to have realistic expectations as you navigate the next part of your parenting journey. It has become so common to compare yourself to others on social media. Every baby is unique, which means they’re on their own individual path to mastering […]
Make a spot for Baby at the dinner table
During mealtimes, position your baby in their high chair next to the table so they can participate and watch you eat. Readiness for solids can be impacted by your baby’s interest in trying the foods your family is eating, and your baby learns so much by watching and imitating you. Time at the dinner table […]
The 4 month sleep regression
Sometime between months 3 and 4 of your baby’s development, their sleep cycles increase from 2 stages to 4 stages of sleep, which is closer to an adult’s sleep cycle structure. This sleep stage progression usually means that Baby wakes more frequently between sleep cycles because of the different stages of sleep within each cycle. […]