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Establishing a strong bond with your newborn is essential for their emotional and physiological development. One of the most effective ways to foster this connection is through skin-to-skin contact, also known as “kangaroo care.” This practice involves holding your unclothed baby against your bare chest, promoting closeness that can enhance future co-regulation skills and improve sleep patterns.

Every baby’s sleep journey is different — and how we feed them plays a big role along the way. Research (and real-world experience) show that the type of feeding, how often a baby eats, and when they eat can all impact sleep patterns in the first year and beyond. Here’s what I want you to know…

Sometimes, I hear people say that some babies just have a fussy temperament—that we shouldn’t investigate or try to resolve fussiness because “some babies are just fussy.” I strongly disagree with the idea that we should simply accept a fussy baby without exploring potential underlying causes.