Sleep experts combed through hundreds of studies to determine how much children of different ages should sleep to be at their ...

It can be awfully cute when babies smile in their sleep—but is it a real smile, or just a reflex? We turned to experts to learn more. Among all of your baby’s first milestones, smiling is arguably one ...

If you’re a parent or have friends with young children, you know that a baby’s sleep schedule is serious business — blackout curtains, sound machines, perfectly timed feedings and more go into making ...

All babies breastfeed differently. Many babies fall asleep at the breast, especially after they eat and are full. However, some babies fall asleep before they’re full because they don’t have enough ...

The creation of this article included the use of AI and was edited by human content creators. Read more on our AI policy here. A viral TikTok video has sparked fierce debate about a parenting practice ...

NPR's Short Wave talks about babies' perceptions of rhythm, how sleep may help us solve puzzles and why snakes may be able to fast so long.

Nursing a baby to sleep can be an incredibly comforting experience for both you and your baby. Deep bonding can happen through skin-to-skin contact, and sleep-inducing hormones can lull your newborn ...

Co-sleeping under any circumstances is not safe for infant sleep, the American Academy of Pediatrics stressed Tuesday in the first update to its safe sleep guidelines for babies since 2016. "We know ...

A teething baby may have trouble falling asleep and sleep for longer periods at a time. Teething may cause mild gum inflammation and slightly raise your baby's body temperature. Call a doctor for ...

Many babies struggle to fall asleep without a parent at their side, or wake frequently during the night – a phase that’s exhausting for new parents but usually passes quickly. However, infants with ...

A study found up to 2/3 of moms are not following safe infant sleep practices. Nearly a quarter to two-thirds of moms are not following recommended safe infant sleep practices, according to a new ...