By Dr Catherine Conlon 29th October 2026 0 Sharing a bed with an infant increases the risk of SIDS – particularly if a parent smokes, has consumed alcohol or drugs or taken medications that induce drowsiness, writes Dr Catherine Conlon As a junior doctor…
Long before birth, the human circadian clock begins to oscillate, and a new study suggests that the sleep preferences a fetus establishes in the womb may carry over into infancy. Researchers report that fetuses showing a stronger preference for nighttime…
Babies under the age of 12 months must be placed flat on their backs(Image: Getty Images) Parents are being urged to follow safe sleep guidelines after a wave of dangerous, AI-promoted baby travel products flooded the market. To reduce the…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — HSHS St. John’s Foundation is investing $25,000 in a new program designed to help central Illinois families create safer sleep environments for babies. The Safe Sleep Initiative at HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital was announced during National SIDS Awareness…
Parents have been reminded to practice safe sleeping habits(Image: Getty Images) It's important for parents to follow safe sleeping guidelines for their babies. Any baby under the age of 12 months should always sleep on their back on a flat,…
A number of common nursery products can be unsafe for babies, according to a sleep expert. And it’s related to development of infants.
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - BWell Saginaw is offering workshops for parents to learn how to create safe sleep environments for their babies. There will be infant safe sleep workshops on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 11 at noon at the Saginaw…
CHARLOTTE, NC — Night-shift nurse Avani Kaur burst into the hospital room at 2 a.m. this morning to remind recovering mother Lindsay Cullen how critical sleep is for postpartum recovery. For the 17th time that night, Kaur turned on the fluorescent overhead lights,…
Casual conversations exchanged during 18-month health checkups or at daycare drop-offs. 'Ours already sleeps until morning,' 'Oh, they still wake up at night?'—many parents have been deeply hurt by such remarks. In parenting books and online information, statements like…
Wondering when your toddler will finally give up their daytime nap? Sleep Consultant Steph Keogh explains when children typically drop their naps, the signs to look out for and how to make the transition a little easier for everyone. One…
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