From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime naps can improve nighttime slumbers, we expose the biggest misconceptions that are troubling parents.
When the clocks shift for daylight savings, it can disrupt everyone's sleep for a few days. For tired parents, it can be an extra worry.
Allowing your baby to self-feed is said to help them broaden their palate and control their appetite, but does the evidence back that up – and is it safe?
Some parents see "sleep training" as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?
Sleep regressions aren't real. Night wakes are normal, and protect against SIDS. And 12 hours of sleep isn't a gold standard. Here's what scientists want us to know about baby sleep.
Baby massage has been practised in South Asia for centuries. Now scientists are discovering its life-saving potential.
A method of caring for premature newborns by swaddling them against their mother's skin is reducing pressure on incubators, but has also been found to bring other benefits too.
