How to lay your infant down to sleep 16 Articles

by Debra Cornelius

One of the upper most questions on the minds of first time parents is , "How do I lay my child down to sleep?" The subject of sleep patterns and bedtimes is only beginning. Through the next few years, many parents will s...read more

by Leanne M Wormald

All babies are different. Some sleep right through the night from the time they are a few weeks old while others can be waking every couple of hours for years. This article details some basic guidelines but, ultimately, pa...read more

by Les Scammell

Babies will often develop their own methods to calm and sooth themselves to sleep. They will often suck a thumb and/or cuddle a teddy. Some of course use a pacifier (dummy). Somehow babies link those actions with security ...read more

by Heidi Heywood

The best way to lay your infant down to sleep is with love. Do what works best for you and your baby, remembering that what works best may change as your child progresses through different stages. Settling a baby down to s...read more

by Krishna Shanmukh

Every infant needs sound sleep for healthy growth. Infants require 14 to 16 hours of sleep in a day. It is the responsibility of the mother to see her baby sleep for atleast 13 hours in a day. I am also mother of a kid.So ...read more

by Isabelle Lane

So many different views on how to lay your new baby down to sleep. Over ten years ago we were told never ever lay your baby on their back to sleep. Why? Well they could spit up and choke on their spit up. In recent years t...read more

by Audrey Williams

When my daughter was born, I was faced with difficult dilemmas. In several instances, I was forced to make the unpopular choice. I struggled for weeks with these decisions as I felt (more than heard) the criticism of other...read more

by Cassandra Bascomb

I'm not and writer but i just say my opinion and opinion counts but to lay your baby down to sleep it's best to put the baby on it's side with the baby back against the couch or the bed on the bed you have to put something...read more

by Kanetra Washington

I think-best way to lay your infant is on their side. Now true enough doctor tell you that you should lay your baby on their backs. I totally disagree with that. The reason i disagree with that is because, what if you lay ...read more

by Carma Davidson

As a breastfeeding mum 2 times round I have definately learned from my first born to not leat them always fall asleep suckeling. I started this early on knowing it was very easy for them to fall into routine. It is defi...read more

by Paula Singleton

I usually lay my infant down to sleep... um.. gently. I get confused with these Helium article titles sometimes, and sarcastic answers just come flying out of my keyboard. My apologies. Anyway, I'm going to approach th...read more

by Jay Morgetron

The single most important thing you can do as a parent who wants worry-free bed times is to establish a routine. Even if you're like me and shudder at the idea of doing anything the same way twice, routine is essential to...read more

by Bryony Little

Bedtime. The word strikes fear in to the heart of parents everywhere. Getting a child to sleep without crying can seem like an insurmountable task, but it can be done! The most important thing you can do to help you child ...read more

by BklynMama

For the time being doctors recommend that babies lay on the back or their side, however such habits have led to an increase in Plagiocephaly also known as Flat Head Syndrome. My eldest daughter is going on 3 and still has...read more

by Christina Donovan

My husband came up with this idea, believe it or not! Twenty minutes is what it takes and for only a few nights. Lay the baby down to sleep, leave for twenty minutes, and when they don't go to sleep, go back in. Comfort...read more

by Suzanne Wesley

"Back to Sleep" I know when I was pregnant (less than two years ago) cards with this slogan were printed and placed in many of the baby product stores. Studies have shown that the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Synd...read more