Getting a good night’s sleep with a newborn baby in the house, as many parents know, is not going to happen anytime soon.  Despite the odd waking hours of babies, the first 6 months of life are critical to helping a baby set their circadian rhythms (regular sleeping and rising patterns) that will stay with them for years to come.  Some babies, however, may have some hurdles to overcome as a new study explains babies’ with depressed mothers experience disruptive sleep.

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Getting adequate sleep every night is an important aspect of overall health and wellness.  Studies have shown insufficient sleep for adults can lead to a myriad of health problems.  Aside from the crankiness and irritability that occurs when your little one doesn’t get enough sleep, not too much attention has been paid to toddler’s sleeping habits; until now that is.  A new study discovered that preschoolers who have trouble sleeping may be more prone to injuries.

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