Your 4-month-old’s sleep may feel unpredictable—one night they sleep a longer stretch, the next they wake up every two hours. Or maybe naps were improving, and suddenly, they’ve become shorter and less consistent. That’s because around this age, your baby’s sleep patterns mature, making sleep feel different than it did in the newborn stage. This…
By the time your baby turns 12 months old, their sleep routine may feel unpredictable. As they start walking, talking, and exploring, their world is expanding rapidly—which can make sleep more challenging. If you’re dealing with nap struggles or night wake-ups, you’re not alone. This stage brings exciting milestones but can also disrupt sleep patterns.…
At 8 months old, your baby is busy exploring the world—crawling, babbling, and maybe even pulling up to stand! These exciting milestones are wonderful but can sometimes cause disruptions in sleep. If your little one is suddenly fighting naps or waking more at night, you’re not alone. The good news? With a consistent routine and…
By the time your baby reaches seven months, you may feel like you’ve almost cracked the code to their sleep routine—only to face new challenges! With longer wake windows, shifting nap times, and occasional sleep disruptions, navigating this stage can be tricky. But don’t worry! With the right adjustments, your baby can start enjoying longer,…
Adam Taylor, Lancaster University Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition that affects about 7% of people. Typical symptoms include an irresistible urge to move your legs, alongside sensations of aching, crawling, creeping, itching, pulling or throbbing. Until the age of 35, the condition is equally common in men…
Summary: South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has designated HoneyNaps’ AI-powered sleep disorder diagnostic software, SOMNUM, and its second-generation digital therapeutic for insomnia, SOMNUM Medella, as innovative medical devices. This designation recognizes their advanced safety and efficacy compared to conventional products and grants benefits such as expedited regulatory review. HoneyNaps is the…
Summary: A new study published in the Journal of Medical Toxicology found that calls to U.S. poison centers for caffeine energy product exposures in individuals younger than 20 have risen significantly from 2011 to 2023. The study, conducted by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center, analyzed 32,482 cases and found…
Summary: Lough Erne Resort in Northern Ireland is offering a Valentine’s package designed for couples who value both romance and quality sleep. The “Sleep Divorce” package includes an overnight stay in a two-bedroom lodge, allowing partners to enjoy shared experiences during the day before retiring to separate beds at night. Guests can take scenic walks,…
Summary: A systematic review and meta-analysis from the University of South Australia examined the effects of cold-water immersion on health and well-being, analyzing data from 11 studies with 3,177 participants and finding that cold-water immersion may provide short-term benefits for sleep quality, stress reduction, and quality of life. However, the effects were time-dependent and faded…
Summary: Tirzepatide (Zepbound), a GLP-1 receptor agonist, has been FDA-approved for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in people with obesity, raising questions about whether it could help some patients reduce or eliminate the need for CPAP. While weight loss from the drug may improve airway function in weight-related OSA, experts caution that CPAP should not be…