Bachelor in Education
Emily Lau is a certified infant and pediatric sleep consultant with seven years of experience and helps little ones and their families get the sleep they need. She holds her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and is a certified teacher in general education and special education. After many years of working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers as a professional nanny, Emily chose to combine her interest in childhood sleep with her passion for helping families. She pursued certification as an infant and pediatric sleep consultant and started her own business working one-on-one with families.
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Good and adequate sleep is an important aspect of a child’s healthy growth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children aged 6-12 years need at least 9-12 hours of sleep while teens require 8-10 hours of sleep (1). However, it is not uncommon to find childhood sleep disorders, which often interfere…
A baby sleeping a lot may have ongoing growth spurts or developmental leaps. Also, a newborn might sleep more because they get accustomed to life outside the womb. Although managing a newborn’s sleep cycle is challenging in the initial days of life, it becomes easier as they recognize the difference between night and day (1).…
There are times when a mother may notice that her newborn won\'t sleep unless held. While some babies like being held to sleep sometimes, some do not sleep at all without being held. Being held by the mother provides a feeling similar to that in the womb; the baby can feel your heartbeat and the…
How long can a baby sleep in a pack ‘n play while meeting all the suggested safety precautions? This question is sure to emerge in the minds of many parents. A pack ‘n play is a play yard with bumper pads that can be conveniently folded and packed. Its compact size makes it easy for…