When the weather gets really chilly or super toasty outside, it’s difficult to know where to set the thermostat. When it’s snowing or below freezing, how warm does it need to be in baby’s nursery? How cool should it be when it's the middle of summer and sweltering? And how can you tell if your little one is too cold or too hot?| What to Expect
Most new parents devote a lot of attention to the sleep their babies get, always hoping (fingers crossed!) that each overnight stretch gets a little longer. Of course, your little one will eventually get a full night of shut-eye, but newborn and baby sleep generally falls within a range and varies by age. And while it’s tempting to compare your babe with your friend’s, know that your cutie's sleep schedule is unique to her, just like her adorable nose. Trusted SourceNational Institutes o...| What to Expect
Talk to experienced parents about baby sleep, and the one thing you’ll hear over and over is the importance of establishing an infant sleep schedule.| What to Expect
Getting a baby to sleep under the best of circumstances can be tricky, but when your little one is overtired, it can be even more difficult. That’s because overtired babies have a harder time settling down for sleep, sleep only intermittently, and wake up more often throughout the night.| What to Expect
After spending nine months in a dark (and sometimes noisy) womb, your newborn has established her own sleep cycles, which feel natural to her even if they seem strange to you. Just as she lets you know she's hungry at any time of the day or night, your baby's sleep patterns may seem random at first, sometimes changing from one day to the next.| What to Expect
The winner of this year’s Sleep Awards, the Hatch Rest | What to Expect
Every new parent rejoices when their baby logs an unexpectedly long nap or block of nighttime sleep. (More rest for you, hooray!) Still, the additional snooze time might also leave you wondering or even worrying: Can a baby sleep too much?| What to Expect
When your baby rolls over for the first time, it usually comes as a surprise for both your little one and her parents. But rolling from tummy to back may soon turn into one of your little one's favorite tricks.| What to Expect
The first time your baby visited the hospital nursery, she probably came back wrapped in a neat little package with only her head poking out. That's because nurses know one of the secrets to a happy, calm baby: swaddling.| What to Expect
Halo SleepSack Swaddles are a popular pick among What to Expect parents and editors alike. “I like hybrid swaddle sleep sacks because they are easy to Velcro and secure your baby,” says Dr. Resnick.| What to Expect
If you're worried that your baby might suddenly stop breathing during the night, know that the chances of a child succumbing to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) — which is defined as the sudden and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant — are very, very small.| What to Expect
Wondering when babies start sleeping through the night and whether your little one will be a "good sleeper"? The answer mostly depends on your baby's age and stage, and whether or not he's learned to self-soothe.| What to Expect
