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Baby Constantly Moving Arms and Legs While Sleeping: Should I Be Worried?

by Jennely Pershouse
Mom troubled over watching baby being restless while sleeping.

It’s entirely normal for babies to move their arms and legs while sleeping. This happens for several reasons, including physical development, sleep cycles, and comfort. You shouldn’t worry too much about these movements if your baby is otherwise healthy and sleeping safely. You see …

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5 Month Old Fighting Naps: How To Create A Soothing Environment For Baby To Nap

by Jennely Pershouse
A 5 month old baby is lying awake on orange pillow on bed fighting naps.

It’s common for babies around 5 months old to start fighting naps because they are becoming more aware of their surroundings and want to stay awake to explore and play. Their nap timing and length change with each major developmental milestone. To overcome this …

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Say Goodbye to Fidgety Babies: How to Ensure a Peaceful Night’s Sleep

by Emelda Otieno
An infant baby is fidgeting in his sleep, and is now crying because he's woken up

Sleep comes naturally to babies, but behavioral sleep problems, such as difficulty falling asleep independently, account for 20 to 30% of babies’ sleep problems. Babies fidgeting in sleep may be due to not having developed a sleep routine, hunger, or need to feel secure. …

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Why Do Babies Sleep with Their Butt In The Air? (5 Reasons Why & Concerns About SIDS)

by Jennely Pershouse
Why Do Babies Sleep with Their Butt In The Air

Babies tend to sleep in a face-down fetal position with their butt in the air in response to muscle memory developed in the womb, which is the most comfortable position for them before they learn to crawl and walk. Your little bundle of joy …

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Why Is My 8-Month-Old Hyperactive All Of The Sudden? (New Milestone Reached?)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
Hyperactive 8 month old boy

People call it the 8-month-old crisis, and rightly so. At 7 to 8 months, babies will become more aware of their surroundings. It may baffle you how your once eat-and-sleep machine becomes so hyperactive suddenly. But it is a phase of their lives when …

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How To Break The Cycle Of An Overtired Baby? (Tips For Parents)

by Ann Marie Bantigue
How To Break The Cycle Of An Overtired Baby

Early bedtime, healthy sleep habits, and shorter awake windows for infants and toddlers may solve bedtime fussing. Irritable and overtired babies are a product of long wakeful hours and overstimulation. Missing their nap or going to bed late at night will mess up with …

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