Jan Richards

How To Get Your Baby To Sleep

Richard Ferber is director of the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at Children's Hospital in Boston who believes in a "progressive" approach to helping your child fall - and stay - asleep. Ferber has developed a forward-thinking plan of action to ... Read >

How To Deal With Your Childs Cold

Your baby's cold can be just as hard on you as it is on her. But you can help ease your baby's discomfort and keep the infection from worsening by ensuring she gets sufficient rest and liquids, which would include breast milk or formula if she's less tha... Read >

Help In Getting Your Baby To Sleep

There's only so much one person (or two) can do to get a baby to go to sleep. There are things you can use other than your own shoulder to help lull your baby to sleep. A baby swing can be a good idea and leave your hands free. Set the swing at a slow ... Read >

Having Naptime For Your Kids

Research has shown that the quality and length of your baby's naps affects his nighttime sleep. If he naps too late in the day, it will most certainly affect his nighttime sleeping. It's important to tune into your baby's biological clock and learn when... Read >

Having Naps For Your Babies

A new baby needs a lot of sleep and when they're not sleeping, they can be hungry or need a diaper change. It's a little hard to know in the beginning what's making your baby cry or if he's tired. But as you both begin to settle into your routines, you'll... Read >

Giving Your Baby A Bath

Bath time is a special time of bonding with a baby and her parents. It's a time to play gently, talk and sing. Get everything you will need ready before you start! The list includes water (of course), washcloth, alcohol pads, bath towel (with hood if you... Read >

Giving A Baby Massage Can Promote Sleeping

The task of developing a regular and restful sleep pattern for a new baby is often an exercise in frustration and confusion for many parents. Research has shown that hospitalized infants grow more rapidly when correctly massaged. This is due in large pa... Read >

Feeding Your Baby At Night

As your newborn baby grows, it is slowly acclimating to sleeping at night and being awake during the day. Also, as baby's stomach is growing and holding more breast milk or formula, it will be able to go for longer periods between feedings at night. At a... Read >

Dealing With A Baby's Cry Before Sleep

Parenting educator Elizabeth Pantley is president of Better Beginnings, Inc., a family resource and education company. Elizabeth frequently speaks to parents in schools, hospitals, and parent groups, and her presentations are received with enthusiasm and ... Read >

Creating A Background Noise For Bedtime

A fussy or crying baby can make for a fussy and often frustrated parent. There are many reasons a baby could be fussy or unable to sleep, including illness, colic, or something as simple as either too much noise or too little noise. Before altering your... Read >

Create A Healthy Bedtime Routine

Bedtime routines and rituals are very important for most children in establishing positive sleep patterns and in developing a sense of security and stability. Your child will benefit from a set bedtime. Pick a time for bed that is reasonable for your chil... Read >

Children And Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking and sleep talking are members of a group of sleep disorders called parasomnias. Though it's not known just exactly why children walk and talk in their sleep neither are considered to be serious disorders, and are not result of any physical or... Read >

Baby Bottles For Your Baby

There are three types of baby bottles are available: glass, plastic and plastic with disposable plastic liners. Glass bottles are very durable but they are a little heavier to use and they are breakable. Plastic bottles are also very sturdy and are more l... Read >

Some Tips To Help Your Toddler In Sleeping

Though it may seem like your toddler does nothing but play all day, he's working very hard and by no means is his life stress-free. As he's learning to walk, talk, and climb, he's pushing himself to the limits of his physical strength and mental learning.... Read >

Having A New Schedule After Having A Baby

There will be days when you bring the new baby home that you think you'll never get to sleep again. In the meantime, try to get some rest and sleep whenever you can. The baby won't be sleeping through the night for several weeks, perhaps months. While she... Read >