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Get ready to catch up on some much-needed rest on Baby Sleep Day, which falls on March 1! This special day was created to raise awareness about the importance of healthy sleep habits for babies and young children. Did you know that infants can sleep up to 18 hours a day? And as they grow, they still need plenty of rest – about 14 hours for toddlers and 10-12 hours for preschoolers. So let's take this day as an opportunity to prioritize our little ones' sleep and make sure they get the rest they need for their growth and development.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Sleep Studies</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1950s, initial studies on infant sleep patterns began to shape our understanding of baby sleep needs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1965</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>REM Sleep Discovery</div><div class='timeline-text'>Research revealed distinct differences between baby and adult sleep, including more frequent and longer periods of REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep in infants.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Safe Sleep Campaigns</div><div class='timeline-text'>The launch of "Back to Sleep" campaigns during this period significantly reduced Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) occurrences globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sleep Training Methods</div><div class='timeline-text'>The emergence of sleep training methods like the Ferber method and the extinction method offered parents new tools to manage baby sleep.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Sleep Association Guidelines</div><div class='timeline-text'>ASA provided new comprehensive guidelines for pediatric sleep, recommending different sleep durations for various age groups.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Baby Sleep Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Pediatric Sleep Council established the first Baby Sleep Day to promote the importance of good sleep habits for babies.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a sleepover for parents</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some new parents over for a baby sleepover! This is a great way to bond with other parents and share tips and tricks for getting your baby to sleep.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a calming bedtime routine</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the day to create a calming bedtime routine for your baby. This could include a warm bath, reading a book, and playing soft music to help them drift off into dreamland.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a baby sleep workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Search for local workshops or classes focused on infant sleep and attend one to learn more about how to help your baby get the best rest possible.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a family nap</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your family and take a nap together to celebrate Baby Sleep Day! Take turns snuggling with your little one while the others rest and recharge.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a personalized bedtime story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your creative skills to the test and write a personalized bedtime story for your baby. This will not only help them fall asleep, but also create a special memory for you and your little one.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes healthy development</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Getting enough sleep is crucial for a baby's growth and development. When babies get good sleep, their brain develops, they have better motor skills, and are less prone to behavior issues.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Helps with mood and behavior</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Babies who do not get enough sleep can become irritable, fussy and difficult to soothe. This can also affect their learning and attention span.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Allows for proper rest for parents/caregivers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When babies are sleeping well, this allows for time during the day for parents and caregivers to get some much needed rest or attend to other responsibilities. Babies who don't sleep well can make it difficult for adults to get any rest or focus on other tasks.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Newborns Sleep in Short Bursts</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the early weeks, newborns conk out after just 1 to 3 hours of wakefulness. This is because their brain hasn't yet developed a circadian rhythm, the biological cycle that governs sleep.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sleep Patterns Vary Greatly Among Babies</h3><p class='facts-content'>Not all babies follow the same sleep patterns. Factors such as gestational age at birth and temperament can affect how long a baby stays awake or sleeps.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sleep Correlates to Cognitive and Physical Growth</h3><p class='facts-content'>More than just resting, sleep is a highly complex process that promotes growth in infants, affecting weight gain, increases in length, and even neurosensory development.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>White Noise Can Encourage Baby Sleep</h3><p class='facts-content'>Infants are accustomed to the loud whooshing sounds from being in the womb. White noise machines mimic these ambient sounds, which can comfort babies and promote sleep.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Babies Experience More REM Sleep</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike adults, babies spend about 50% of their sleep in the rapid eye movement (REM) stage, which is thought to aid in their immense brain development during this early life stage.</p></div></div>
Baby Sleep Day is celebrated on March 1 every year. In 2024, Baby Sleep Day will occur on a Friday.
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