Orthosomnia May Be Making Your Baby's Sleep Worse
Dr. Natalie Barnett warns that parents' obsession with perfect baby sleep, known as orthosomnia, may be counterproductive and increase stress for both parents and infants. While sleep is vital for infant development, Barnett emphasizes moderation and consistency over fixation, comparing healthy sleep focus to routine dental hygiene. Nanit's study of over 100,000 babies found regional differences in sleep patterns, but more research is needed to understand the causes.
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By Jenni FinkSenior Editor, PoliticsShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Baby sleep is one of the biggest challenges parents face, and when a baby doesn't sleep, parents are desperate for answers. But Dr. Natalie Barnett, an expert in pediatric sleep, told Newsweek there’s a line parents should walk when it comes to seeking answers for getting their baby to sleep through the night. “Folks are a lot more interested in sleep than what they were a decade ago, but people, too, can become obsessed about sleep, which is what we want to avoid,” Barnett, the VP of Clinical Research at Nanit and the founder of the Nanit Lab, told Newsweek.
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