Some babies seem to hate wearing pajamas at night, fussing while wearing the sleepwear and then calming once it’s off. Letting your baby sleep in just his diaper will save on laundry and it may help your baby sleep, but the safety of this choice depends on a number of factors.

When your baby suffers from acid reflux, you know that bedtime can often be the worst time of day for symptoms; as your baby lies flat on his mattress, acid can be more easily splashed up into the esophagus, causing your little one pain.

Many babies lose their hair during their first six months due to hormone fluctuations. This is not preventable, and new hair eventually grows. A bald spot on the back of a baby's head not related to hormones.

Newborn babies need to be burped after being fed so that they can expel gas created from swallowing milk and air. Sometimes, during night feedings, your baby may drift off to sleep as she is being fed.

Baby door bouncers, or jumpers, consist of a seat attached to stretchy, bungee-like cords that clamp to the top of a doorway. They allow pre-walking babies to burn off extra energy and enjoy some freedom of movement.

Convertible cribs help save parents money by serving as a traditional infant crib, a toddler bed or day bed, and a full-size bed. When babies outgrow their cribs and toddlers outgrow their beds, parents can just reconfigure the crib to turn it into a bigger bed without having to buy a new piece of furniture.

Head injuries are common in babies, especially those who are just learning to move around and are still clumsy. These injuries can be internal and involve swelling or serious damage, or can be external with bleeding or scrapes. KidsHealth states that there is no reason to keep your baby awake after he hits his head.

It is pretty common, according to MayoClinic.com, for young babies to have reflux. While some may require treatment for their reflux, many others are so-called “happy spitters” who can be managed with a few simple lifestyle changes.

First time parents who expect a newborn to remain wakeful during the day and sleep during the night may be baffled by their child's sleeping patterns.

Cradles can make tending to a baby easier in the middle of the night, keeping baby close to mom and dad for feedings and diaper changes. Cradles are also small and portable, making them more convenient than a crib since they can fit into more spaces and be moved easily. However, cradles are only a temporary solution.

When your child reaches 16 months, she should be sleeping steadily through the night, although still needing a nap or two daily. More important than the hard number of hours, however, is watching your child's behavior to assure she gets sufficient sleep.

Establishing a sleep routine is one of the most important milestones parents strive for during the first year of a baby's life. Prior to birth, babies make their own sleep schedule in the womb.