Infant Sleep Tips: Crib Training, Safety and Night Routines

Getting a baby to sleep in a crib involves establishing consistent routines and ensuring a safe sleeping environment. Positions and accessories like sleep sacks must be used correctly to prevent reflux and other issues.

Is it Normal for a Newborn to Sleep All the Time?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Lisa Sefcik

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.

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How Much Sleep Should a Five-Week-Old Get?

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Lisa Sefcik

The sleeping habits of a newborn are often unpredictable, with your baby dozing off for 30 minutes or one, two or three hours at a time during the day and the night.

Lisa Sefcik has been writing professionally since 1987. Her subject matter includes pet care, travel, consumer reviews, classical music and entertainment. She's worked as a policy analyst, news reporter and freelance writer/columnist for Cox Publications and numerous national print publications. Sefcik holds a paralegal certification as well as degrees in journalism and piano performance from the University of Texas at Austin.