One of the most important things to consider when you're expecting a baby is where the baby will sleep. When shopping for baby bedding, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the different patterns, colors and textures available. It's important to keep in...
When your baby graduates from the confines of a crib, she may have trouble falling asleep and staying in her "big kid" bed throughout the night. She might crawl out of bed because she wants to play or she may decide to pay you a visit because she...
New parents often wonder how to dress their new baby for sleep. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development warns that overheating is a risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome, which is also known as SIDS. Keep your baby's...
The safety of your baby’s sleep area is important in preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, and to prevent him from getting injured. Whether your baby is sleeping in a crib, bassinet or portable crib, make sure that his bed and...
From 2004 to 2006, there were 93 deaths of children under age 5 associated with cribs or mattresses, and 33 deaths of children under age 5 associated with bassinets or cradles, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. To provide...
A crib is an essential piece of equipment for a baby. Usually babies sleep in a crib until they are about two or three years old, or until they begin to climb out of the crib, reports the award-winning parenting website BabyCenter. Buying a baby...
Although sudden infant death syndrome, SIDS, is still incompletely understood, the 2003 "Back to Sleep" initiative has significantly reduced incidence of this tragic form of infant mortality. According to "Baby 411" authors Denise Fields and Ari...
Bed bugs live in warm and dry places, like mattresses, and feed on blood. A person of any age is at risk for getting bed bug bites and the treatment is the same for every age. If your baby gets bitten by bed bugs, you can handle it by controlling...
If you are an expectant parent, you probably put a great deal of thought into your baby's nursery. From colors to theme to furniture, planning a nursery can take a lot of time. One nursery item that may require more careful selection than you...
Crib bedding comes in a variety of adorable colors and patterns to coordinate with your baby's nursery, but these cute crib bedding sets can be dangerous to your baby. The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 900 Sudden Infant Death...
Cosleeping causes many debates, mainly because of potential safety hazards. According to the March of Dimes, several potential situations may occur to increase the risks of death or serious injury when an infant sleeps in his parents' bed. This...
Most babies sleep in cribs when they are young, yet as they get older and bigger, it becomes time to move to something new: real beds. According to BabyCenter.com, no set age is the established time to move a baby from the crib to a bed, but it...
Some parents enjoy the time spent co-sleeping with their babies, while others may enjoy the peace and tranquility of a parental break at bedtime. This latter option requires your baby to learn to sleep in his or her own bed. In early infancy,...
Before you move your baby to a new bed, consider the impact it may make on him. Most parents face moving their baby to a new bed when they reach toddlerhood or when they start climbing out of their bed. The transition may not come so easily, as...
Transitioning your baby to a toddler bed is a huge milestone, ranking right up there with walking and potty training. Some children take to it easily and some need time to adjust. Your toddler's personality and readiness, as well as family...
Your napping baby doesn't just give you a few hours of reprieve each day. Napping is an important part of your baby's sleep cycle, which ultimately aids in growth and development, according to the website KidsHealth. Make sure that your baby gets...
Children usually are ready to transition to a big bed between the ages of 18 months and 3 1/2 years, but children under the age of two sometimes get trapped between the bed and the wall, so it may be wise to wait until your child is at least 2...
Your baby's bedtime often determines his waking time the next day. If your child has adopted a sleep cycle that involves waking too early, putting him to bed later at night may be the solution. However, this requires re-setting his sleep patterns....
Eventually every baby needs to move from the crib to a bed. Sometimes this is due to the arrival of a sibling, other times it is due to the child asking for a bed, getting too big for the crib or climbing out of the crib. Safety should be the most...
Making the transition from a crib to a bed is a momentous occasion for your and your child. Elizabeth Pantley, author of "The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child's Sleep,"...
A raised bed is ideal for planting sugar baby watermelons, especially in moist climates, because watermelons prefer a drier soil. Raised beds drain much more easily than the ground and allow you to control a number of factors such as soil...
You can lead a baby to a bed, but you can't make him sleep. This fact can make many parents feel helpless and frustrated. However, parents may not realize that creating the right conditions for sleep and consistently signaling sleep expectations...
Although many parents enjoy the convenience and comfort of co-sleeping, there are many dangers associated with the practice. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted that approximately 515 infant and toddler deaths from 1990 to...
Co-sleeping in a family bed may have worked for you in the past, but when it's time to transition your baby into her own bed, you might be faced with some opposition. A baby who has always slept with her parents may have trouble when sleeping in...
If your child is now able to climb over her crib rails, you may consider buying her a bed that is more suitable for toddlers. As startling as this revelation may have been, you may not need to run to the mattress store right away. Just because...
One of the major milestones of early childhood is moving from the crib to a "big kid" bed. But pulling your child out of the only bed she's ever known can be traumatic--for her and for you--so a little preparation is in order. Moving the child to...
Many parents choose to have their baby in bed with them because it makes nighttime nursing easier, it's more soothing for the baby and perhaps more comforting for tired parents. However, there comes a time in the life of every parent when it's...
Some parents prefer that their baby sleep in the same room or bed as they do, a practice often referred to as cosleeping or bed sharing. But according to the website Kids Health, this practice can become a problem if your baby starts to rely on...
A baby's cry is one of her few forms of communication. If she cries when you're putting her to bed, it's hard to know what she needs. You also may worry you're doing long-term psychological damage to her if you don't respond immediately. However,...
Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed babies and has many nutritional advantages. Difficulty with breastfeeding is a common problem for new moms though, so learn how to breastfeed in this video.
An eight to twelve month old is still transitioning from formula or breast milk to solid food. Protein is often added to the diet at this age. Learn more about the diet of an eight to twelve month old baby in this parenting video.
