Newborn Archives | Sleeping Should Be Easy

Watch Out for These 7 Baby Tired Signs You Might Be Missing

Feb 16, 2021

Missing your newborn's "window of opportunity" to sleep? Take a look at these 7 overlooked baby tired signs you might not be noticing! Long before I was pregnant, I watched an episode on The Oprah Winfrey Show where a woman described different baby cries. Each cry, she said, would let you know what the baby needed, from food to sleep. The idea was to "catch" your baby's signs before, say, he became too tired to sleep well. This is brilliant, I thought, and pocketed this bit of useful information should I ever have kids. Well... fast forward a few years later when I did have a baby, … [Read more...]

When Does Breastfeeding Finally Stop Hurting?

Breastfeeding

Feb 02, 2021

When does breastfeeding stop hurting and being painful? Many moms say THIS was the turning point that finally made breastfeeding pleasant. No one told me how much breastfeeding would hurt, at least in the beginning. But for the first few days and weeks, I'd tense up when it was time to nurse, bracing myself for the inevitable pain I'd feel during and after. I even had a lactation consultant at the hospital check the baby's latch, and sure enough, it was fine. Only later did I finally hear that breastfeeding can be painful in the beginning, that it was normal in fact. And yes, even if … [Read more...]

5 Reasons Your Newborn Is Constantly Hungry and Crying

Breastfeeding

Feb 01, 2021

Does your baby always act hungry and unsatisfied, even though he just ate? Learn 5 reasons your newborn is constantly hungry and crying. You knew babies ate often, but this much? Your baby eats, but then half an hour later, will start screaming and acting hungry, furiously sucking on his hand. Offering the pacifier doesn't help—he just spits it back out and keeps crying. He might quiet down for 10 minutes, but starts crying once again. Feeding seems to be the only thing to get him to stop, but you're he'll end up with a stomach ache (causing him to cry even more). You knew you'd be up … [Read more...]

Top Black and White Toys Your Baby Will See Best

Learn and Discover

Jan 26, 2021

Did you know that newborns can see high-contrast colors best? Find the most-loved black and white baby toys for your baby here! I had heard that a baby's eyesight isn't fully developed once he's born. This makes sense, since seeing isn't exactly as important to his survival as, say, sucking or crying. And what is important for him to see—his mother's breast to feed, or her face to feel safe—are all within arm's length. Still, that only means that newborns can see high-contrast images best. And no two colors show a starker contrast than black and white. I still remember setting my … [Read more...]

What Should Your Baby Wear at Night?

Infant

Jan 25, 2021

What should your baby wear at night, from summer heat to winter cold? Take a look at these guidelines for better sleep! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kyte Baby. All content and opinions expressed are my own. I wasn't expecting a heat wave at the end of October, but there I was, running the air conditioner with a newborn in my arms. I didn't know whether to bundle him up at night, or if that would only make him feel hot and stuffy. When the weather finally turned cold, the new dilemma was how to keep him warm enough at night, considering that blankets weren't a safe … [Read more...]

What I Wish People Told Me About Being a New Mom

Motherhood

Jan 07, 2021

Newborn moms can feel alone or wonder if they're the only ones going through this. Here's what I wish people told me about being a new mom. I thought I was prepared. Realistic, even. I read every baby book I could get my hands on, but overnight, new parenthood hit me hard. I must be the only one, I thought. My family and extended relatives with kids all seemed so... normal. I couldn't imagine how they could lead regular lives when mine felt turned upside down. "How did you get through it?!" I asked them during a family gathering. I wanted to gauge how difficult they must've had it … [Read more...]

How to Establish a Baby Nighttime Routine

Bedtime

Dec 30, 2020

Need examples of a baby nighttime routine to do every night? Learn how to establish a consistent evening routine to help your newborn sleep. We've all heard we should have a baby nighttime routine, but how exactly do you start? When and what age is it appropriate to follow a routine, and how long should each one be? With so much to take in as a parent, it's no wonder we're not even sure we're doing things right, including establishing a routine. When I took my eldest home from the hospital, I felt like I was always scrambling from one activity to the next. Other times, I was so … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your 3 Week Old Baby Won’t Sleep Unless Held

Newborn

Dec 28, 2020

It's tough when your newborn won't sleep in the crib (and only in your arms). Learn what to do when your 3 week old baby won't sleep unless held. During the newborn stage, weeks can feel like eons, with so many changes from one to the next. One of the biggest problems? Your 3 week old baby won't sleep unless held. You've tried putting him down as he drifts off, but he screams within five minutes, barely enough to do anything before he's awake and crying. Because he's inconsolable, you now have to start the whole sleep process all over again. He fights sleep no matter what, only to get … [Read more...]

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