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.

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The Best Sleeping Position for a Baby

In the early days of caring for a newborn, parents may be desperate for sleep. While getting that needed sleep is important, parents must ensure that their babies are in a safe sleeping space and position.

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How to Convert a Crib Into a Full Size Bed

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.

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How Long Can a Baby Sleep in a Cradle?

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.

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Sleep Sack Safety

Infant sleep sacks are like a cross between a dress and a blanket. They start out like a sleeveless shirt on the top and flow out like a dress at the bottom but are completely enclosed. They zip up the front, creating a cozy sleeping bag for baby.

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