We’ve all been there, tiptoeing over to the crib because your baby just twitched, made a little squeak, or started moving their eyes under their eyelids, absolutely convinced they’re waking up. You scoop them up, ready to soothe, and suddenly they’re wide awake and upset, when a few seconds ago they were actually still asleep. … Read more
Active sleep, also known as REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, is a stage of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, increased brain activity, and muscle tone changes. In newborns, active sleep is particularly important for their development. We know active sleep is something parents are curious about, so we put together this blog as a … Read more
We’ve all been there. It’s the dead of night and all is quiet, when all of a sudden you hear strange scraping, flopping, and cooing sounds coming from your baby’s sleeping area. You bolt up in bed! Either the baby is awake again or another racoon got in through the doggy door and is searching … Read more