The 2015 study “Maternal anxiety versus depressive disorders: specific relations to infants’ crying, feeding and sleeping problems” examines how maternal mental health conditions, specifically anxiety and depression, influence infants’ crying, …
Unlocking the Secrets of the First 1000 Nights
In the quest for understanding the intricate relationship between sleep and health during a child’s early life, a groundbreaking study emerges— “Sleep and health during the first 1000 nights,” published …
Mother’s Mental Well-Being and Baby’s Sleep
The 2022 study, “Maternal Mental Health Symptom Profiles and Infant Sleep: A Cross-Sectional Survey,” explores how a mother’s mental health impacts her baby’s sleep. This article provides a straightforward interpretation …
Sleep Choices in African American Homes – Exploring the Decision-Making Process
When it comes to infants, one of the biggest questions parents grapple with is where their baby should sleep. This question becomes even more critical given the higher risks of …
How Bedsharing Influences Breastfeeding
We’ve all heard that mothers and babies have always had close physical contact throughout history, right? This includes babies kickstarting breastfeeding when they need to. But in many Western societies …
Attachment Parenting: Exploring Demographics and Behaviors
What is Attachment Parenting? Attachment parenting is a parenting style that is highly responsive to children’s needs, more so than traditional Western parenting practices. Despite its growing popularity, not much …
SIDS in Different Ethnicities
As child sleep consultants, it’s crucial for us to understand the many factors that can influence an infant’s sleep and overall health. One such aspect is the occurrence of sudden …
Infant Sleep Insights for Child Sleep Consultants
As child sleep consultants, the intricate world of infant sleep patterns and behavior constitutes a major portion of our practice. Wendy Middlemiss’ research titled “Infant Sleep: A Review of Normative …