Posts Tagged ‘baby sleep patterns’

Get To Bed!

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Sleeping Issues for 1 to 2 year olds

 As your baby gets older, up to about 2 years of age, she’ll still be sleeping 13-14 hours, but the amount of daytime sleep will diminish month-by-month. By age 2, your baby should be sleeping through the night with a 2-hour nap during the day. Again, this will vary by child. Your baby might need a slightly longer nap or two short naps. (more…)

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When to Seek Medical Advice…

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Babies often have minor illnesses which you do not need to worry about. Make sure your baby drinks plenty of fluids and is not too hot. If your baby sleeps a lot , wake him regularly for a drink. It may be difficult to judge whether an illness is more serious requiring prompt medical attention. The following guidelines may help you.. (more…)

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Reduce the risk of Cot Death

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Place your baby on the back to sleep from the very beginning. This will reduce the risk of cot death. Side sleeping is not as safe as sleeping on the back. Healthy babies placed on their backs are NOT more likely to choke. Read more about the official guidelines for reducing cot death here.

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