Sleep & Tummy Time: Why Your Baby Needs Both for Healthy Development
Written by: Dr. Maral Amani, PT, DPT If you’re a parent to a newborn, you may have received questions from elders about why tummy time is so important, or...
The Dream Feed: A New Parent's Guide Against Sleep Deprivation
Dream feeds can help newborns and new parents get more sleep. Learn from Harbor’s infant care experts about how they work, how to implement them, and when it’s time to wean off a dream feed.
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Celebrate Sleep Awareness Week with Harbor
To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week, hosted annually by the National Sleep Foundation, we’ve rounded up our favorite sleep health-related resources for babies and parents, alike. Read on for guidance from...
Sleep-Deprived and Struggling: How New Parents’ Sleep Loss Impacts Job Performance and Retention
Surviving on little, broken sleep every night while managing the demands of a new baby and a full-time job is a daily reality for many new parents. Over 60% of...
The Gift of Sleep: Why It’s Essential for Baby and Parent Health
As parents, we often hear about how critical it is for babies to sleep well—but let’s not forget that your rest is equally essential. A well-rested parent and baby make...
Navigating Early Morning Wake-Ups: Why They Happen and How to Manage Them
Ah, the 4–6 AM wake-up call. Parents know it all too well: the early morning hours when your little one decides it’s time to start the day, even if you’re...
Get Personalized Parenting Support from Harbor: Sleep, Feeding & Infant Care
Our pediatric sleep specialists, lactation consultants, and infant care specialists are always a click, call, or text away. Read on for what to expect from your Harbor CareTeam consultation and...
Introducing the Bye Bye Baby Biometrics Advocacy Group
As both a parent and the CEO of a company in the infant care space, I've watched a disturbing trend unfold in our industry for far too long: the shameless...
Ways to Prevent Pacifier-Related Nighttime Wakings
Being woken up at night because baby lost their pacifier can be frustrating. And while finding ways to eliminate the need to replace baby’s pacifier can improve sleep quality for...
Harbor Experts: Navigating Your Child's Sleep as a Team
Written by Harbor Council Member: Dr. Sunita Osborn. While the structure of your family or support system may impact how directly involved each partner is with your child’s sleep, you’ll...
How To Navigate Nighttime Diaper Changes
Nighttime diaper changes present parents with a conundrum: do you disturb their rest for a damp diaper? While many babies will need nighttime diaper changes until they’re sleeping through the...
How To Get Your Toddler to Sleep
The toddler stage gives you a lot to look forward to. As your little one becomes more talkative, their personality will continue to blossom and they’ll seek out opportunities to...
Creating a Successful Bedtime Routine
Crafting a bedtime routine for your child is crucial for their overall well-being. As parents ourselves, we understand how exhausting bedtime can be. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive guide...
Why Getting in All Your Sleep Cycles Matters, Especially for Parents
We often think of good sleep as getting in enough hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least seven hours for most adults. This amount can be challenging to...
How Feeding and Stomach Troubles Impact Sleep
You may have heard that all babies do is eat, poop, and sleep. This is pretty accurate early on, and what it means for new parents is that their lives...
Help! My Toddler Won't Sleep
Sleep regressions typically coincide with major developmental milestones in children. One of the more challenging regressions occurs around 18 months when toddlers begin to assert themselves. With their newfound independence...
Why It’s Never Too Early To Healthy Sleep Habits with Pediatric Sleep Expert, Melissa O'Neill
Harbor recently spoke with Melissa O’Neill, RNC-NIC, BSN, a former NICU nurse and founder of Newborn Nightingales. While she taught families how to care for their new babies in her capacity...
Causes, Solutions, and Tips for Infant Sleep Regressions
Sleep regressions, defined as deviations from a child’s typical sleep habits, are a normal part of a baby’s development. Just when you think you’ve gotten into a rhythm with sleep...
7 Tips for Healthier Adult Sleep
Good sleep hygiene allows parents to better care for their children. Staying active, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and seeking out biometric data can lead to better sleep.
Balancing Structure and Flexibility with Pediatric Sleep Expert Dr. Judith Owens
When raising children, structure is everything. A routine gives your little ones a sense of security and allows you to better organize and manage your time. At the same time,...
Celebrating National Sleep Awareness Week 2024
The National Sleep Foundation is celebrating Sleep Awareness Week from March 10–16 this year. Now in its 26th year, Sleep Awareness Week aims to educate people on the relationship between...
