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Sometimes as a mom you wonder if your baby is sleeping too much or not enough. We understand the struggle and created this guideline to help you know how much sleep your baby should be getting.

1 Month

Your baby should be awake about 45-60 minutes between naps because they are still growing so much their little bodies are exhausted. They should be napping 3-5 times a day for 1-3 hours.

2-3 Months

Your baby should be awake about 1 hour between each nap, taking about 3-4 naps, 1-3 hour naps a day.

3-6 Months

Your baby should be awake 1 -1 ½ hours between naps. Your baby should be napping 3-4 times a day for 1 ½ - 2 ½ hours.

6-9 Months

Baby should be up for about 2-3 hours between taking naps. Your baby should be taking 2-3 naps, 45 minutes – 2 hours in length.

1-2 Years

Your baby should be awake for 3-4 hours between naps, taking 1-2 times a day for 1 ½ - 2 ½ hours.

2-4 Years

Your baby should be up for 5-7 hours, taking 1 nap for about 1-2 hours.

1. HUSH Hat – HUSH Baby

The HUSH Hat is a sound-absorbing hat for babies. It’s perfect whether you’re flying or driving to your destination. In a small cabin in the airplane it can become very noisy with all the people and children crammed in a small area, as well as the loud engine.  The HUSH Hat will help your baby sleep through it all. You don’t have to worry about your baby crying and people giving you dirty looks. While driving the HUSH Hat will also help keep your baby asleep so you don’t have to constantly stop to console them.  Noisy siblings - no problem - the HUSH Hat will allow your baby to sleep through it.

https://www.shophushbaby.com/collections/hush-baby-new-collection

2. Lotus Everywhere Crib – Guava Family

The Lotus travel crib is easy to take with you because there is no frame, it is lightweight, and you can pack it into its carry case that also turns into a backpack. It takes 15 seconds to put together and even has a zippered side door to make it easy for your little one to get in and out.

https://www.guavafamily.com/products/lotus-everywhere-travel-crib

3. LugBug Carseat Handle - LugBug

The LugBug is a handle that clips onto your car seat carrier. It makes carrying your little one around so much easier, less painful, and offers a much more comfortable carrying position. It is lightweight and exceptionally strong.

http://lugbugs.com

4. Inflatable Travel Nursing Pillow - My Brest Friend

This portable nursing pillow is easy to inflate and deflate. It lays flat and can easily fit in a diaper bag or purse. It is very lightweight and brings the familiarity of home on the go.

https://www.mybrestfriend.com/product/nursing-pillows/inflatable-travel-nursing-pillow/

5. Refresh-A-Baby Water bottle adapter – Refresh-A-Baby

Refresh-a-Baby is a universal water bottle and beverage adapter that makes any drink suitable for a baby to drink from. They offer a baby bottle top and a sippy cup version for toddlers.

http://www.refreshababy.com/product/refresh-a-baby-water-and-beverage-bottle-adapters/

6. Flyebaby Infant Airplane Hammock – Flyebaby

The Flyebaby infant seat attaches to the seat in front of you on the airplane to create a baby hammock. It can also turn any chair into a highchair to feed your little one. It is lightweight and portable.

https://flyebaby.com/product/flyebaby-airplane-infant-comfort-seat/

7. Pronto Changing Station – Skip*Hop

This portable changing station is extra wide and easy to wipe clean. It can hold up to 4 diapers and even comes with a wipe case. It all can fold up into a convertible clutch that you can easily put inside a diaper bag or clip to your stroller.

http://www.skiphop.com/on-the-go/pronto-baby-changing-station

8. Take-Along Mobile – Tiny Love

This on-the-go mobile can attach to your baby’s car seat, pack and play, bassinet, or stroller. It plays 30 minutes of music with 5 different tunes.

http://www.tinylove.com/us_en/on-the-go-toys/take-along-mobile#tab_

9. Simple Squeeze Kit – Infantino

The Simple squeeze kit is the perfect on-the-go baby snack. You can make your own baby food and put the puree in their convenient food pouches. The pouches are dishwasher safe and you can buy an attachable spoon to make feeding your baby while traveling even easier.

https://www.infantino.com/collections/food-storage/products/simple-squeeze-kit

10. Solly Baby Wrap – Solly Baby

The Solly baby wrap is an easy way to carry your baby close to you. It folds up so small and can fit easily in a diaper bag or purse and makes the perfect carrier for traveling.

http://shop.sollybaby.com

According to the Autism Society, 1 in 68 births in the United States will bring a child into the world with some degree of Autism. Incidence of autism increased 119.4% from 2000 to 2010, and is the fast growing developmental disability in America.  While these children are beautiful gifts as are all children, they come with a special list of needs that are critical to their development.

One of the most common symptoms of Autism is extreme noise sensitivity.  Autistic children can often hear things well before non autistic children or their parents can catch the sound.  Imagine your child hearing a school bus a half mile away.  Sounds like a superhero power, until you imagine what that might sound like when its 30 feet away.  Sadly, everyday noises can cause extreme pain, noise paranoia, screaming fits, and anxiety.  

Specialists have found that there are 5 common types of noise sensitivity in autistic children.  They are Hyperacusis, Hypersensitive hearing of specific frequencies, Recruitment, Phonophobia, and Misophonia.  Each has its own particular set of impacts, but they all have one thing in common-they make everyday noises traumatic for children.

Experts have traditionally recommended noise canceling headphones as the best solution available, but admit that children often become dependent on these and then have more trouble developing language skills because they are blocked out from hearing others speak.  They are unsuitable for sleeping, as well.

HUSH Baby, LLC has another solution.  The HUSH Hat is a sound absorbing Infant Hat that will soften harsh sounds. With 4 sizes available, they will fit newborns to age 2.  The HUSH Band will help children from age 2 to age 6. Both of these products utilize a medical grade specialty foam, sewn into the hat/band that, through vigorous testing with Owens Corning Labs has been engineered to allow lower decibel sounds through but to filter out louder sounds.  They are comfortable enough to wear while asleep and when out and about, and are soft and lightweight.  While The HUSH Band won't be available on our website until late April, you can find The HUSH Hat at www.shophushbaby.com.  

HUSH Baby, LLC has a heart for these special children and has donated HUSH Hats to local Autism centers.  We want to help you, too.  When ordering, enter the coupon code GREATKIDS15  for a 15% discount off your order.

The HUSH Baby family of products offers quiet comfort in a noisy world.