Debunked Common Myths About Baby & Sleep!

Baby sleep myths are parents' biggest worry. Parents sometimes accept crazy claims. Many 1960s doctors believed infants didn't feel pain (even after circumcision) and that their wailing helped grow lung tissue. Doctors treated newborn colic with opium drops. Scary!

Many infant sleep misconceptions exist today, somewhat similar to crazy claims.

Some "Myths" & "Facts" Regarding Baby Sleep

Myth 1: Keeping newborns awake during the day can help them sleep better at night.

Fact: Not true. Tired babies become irritable, tired, and may have difficulty sleeping. Naps during the day can help babies fall asleep faster and improve emotional stability.

Myth 2: Babies can't learn to sleep well at night until they've been doing it for months.

Fact: False. The right sleep signals can help babies learn to sleep well in just a few weeks. Swaddling and soothing sounds can help babies fall asleep faster.

Myth 3: Putting your baby to sleep every night by rocking or nursing them makes them more dependent.

Fact: Everyone has sleep associations that help them fall asleep. Rocking and feeding infants to sleep are common sleep associations. However, it is challenging to wean from these habits, and reducing their frequency can negatively impact a baby's ability to self-soothe. The wake-and-sleep technique can help babies learn to calm themselves.

Myth 4: Babies need complete silence to sleep.

Fact: Not true. Babies are used to constant noise in the womb, and a peaceful environment may not be ideal for them.

Myth 5: Some infants must stretch out their arms to sleep.

Fact: False. Swaddling can reduce startles and mimic the womb, even if a baby initially resists it.