Our Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep

We understand that all babies are born unique and different and that no one knows your newborn better than you.

Here are some TLC-approved tips for improving your baby’s ability to peacefully sleep:

• Feed your newborn on-demand whenever they’re hungry for the first several months. Your newborn will likely want to eat every 1.5-3 hours and, as they get older, you would need to gradually increase times between feedings. When your baby is sick or teething, they may need to feed more frequently (this is called cluster feeding).

• Try to let your baby fall asleep on their own. A simple way to achieve this is to hold them until they are very sleepy and then place them in their crib. Your newborn will be able to fall asleep on their own as long as their tummy is full.

• Swaddle your baby with a swaddle blanket or wrap them up carefully in a blanket. Newborns who recently came out of the womb love to feel snug. If needed, ask your pediatrician to show you how to swaddle safely - you shouldn’t let any loose fabric over your baby’s face.

Sugary Drinks

To retain a healthy lifestyle and prevent early tooth decay, we recommend that your child drinks no more than 4 ounces of juice each day. We suggest that water, milk, and limited portions of juice should be the only thing offered for children to drink. Sodas and high sugar beverages should be avoided.