Preparation is Key Traveling with a newborn can be exciting and daunting. Success starts with preparation. Before you leave, get familiar with your travel itinerary. Plan for feeding sessions, diaper changes, and maintaining the sleep schedule. A bit of prep can save a lot of stress on the go. Make sure you have a game […]
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Understanding Newborn Sleep Patterns Newborns have their own sleep rhythms, making any parent feel like a night owl. Babies sleep between 14-17 hours a day, but these zzz’s are scattered. Understanding this pattern helps establish a rhythm. Observing your baby’s sleepy cues—like rubbing eyes or yawning—can guide you to put them down before they’re overtired.
Understand Your Baby’s Sleep Needs Newborns sleep a lot but not always when you want! Babies need around 14-17 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. Breaking up this sleep into manageable stretches during day and night is key. Understand that a newborn’s sleep cycle is different from adults. They spend more time in REM
Understanding Jet Lag in Newborns Traveling with a newborn brings its own set of challenges, and jet lag can top that list. Understanding how time zone changes affect your baby is crucial. Unlike adults, newborns don’t have a fully developed circadian rhythm, which means adjusting can either be surprisingly easy or a bit tricky. The
