The impact of parental stress on baby sleep from "summary" of The Baby Sleep Book by Martha Sears,James Sears,William Sears,Robert W. Sears
Parental stress can have a significant impact on a baby's sleep patterns. When parents are feeling stressed, whether it's due to work, relationships, or other factors, their babies can pick up on this tension. Babies are very attuned to their parents' emotions and can become more fussy and have trouble falling asleep when their parents are stressed. Stress can also affect a parent's ability to provide a calm and soothing environment for their baby to sleep in. When a parent is feeling overwhelmed or anxious, they may have difficulty establishing a consistent bedtime routine or responding to their baby's cues in a timely and sensitive manner. This can disrupt the baby's sleep schedule and make it harder for them to settle down and fall asleep. In addition, parents who a...
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