How much sleep does my child need?

A good night’s sleep is essential for the long-term health of your child.

When your child first comes home from the hospital, his irregular sleep patterns can be both challenging and exhausting. With little care for day or night, your new little bundle will probably wake often for feedings, diaper changes, or comfort. Be assured that this won’t last forever and by six months, 24 hours in the life of your child will look very different.

Did you know? Getting your child into good sleep habits now can affect her sleep as she grows up.

Did you know? Waking up during the night doesn’t always mean your child is hungry.

Ideas for fitting new and fun games into your child’s routine.

Did you know? Even at a very young age, screen time can have an impact on activity levels and sleep.

There are plenty of fun activities you and your child can do together to ensure that undesirable screen-watching habits never start.

Because children are born with immature digestive systems, they may experience episodes of colic, constipation, or spit-up during their first months. Here’s what to watch out for and what you can do to help.