Occasional open-mouth sleeping in newborns is usually caused by temporary, mild nasal congestion. However, chronic open-mouth sleeping is not normal. Infants under six months are obligate nasal breathers. If a baby consistently sleeps with an open mouth when they are not congested, it strongly indicates restricted oral motor function.

The witching hour in newborns is a normal developmental phase of intense evening fussiness and crying that typically occurs between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Until what age do you need to burp your baby and is it always necessary? Burping your baby is universally accepted to prevent gas, reflux, or colic, but research suggests routine burping may not be as essential as once believed. Learn the methods to burp your baby properly, using gentle, upright positions that can help when your baby shows signs of discomfort or trapped gas.