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Sleep is integral to a baby's health and well-being. Learning how much she needs can keep her happy and healthy. The recommended daily sleep needs for babies are: Infants 0-2 months need 10.5-18 hours every day. Babies 2-12 months need 14-15 hours every day. Fix a regular bedtime for your baby that includes a routine. This can promote and regulate sleep and help her relax her. Keep in mind that most babies don't have a specific bedtime in the first two to three months of life because they are still feeding every few hours. Take naps, feedings, baths, and your baby's age when figuring out her bedtime. Adjust your schedule for activities or other factors like illness. Babies usually need time to switch into bedtime mode. Help your little one relax with a bedtime routine and cozy environment. Start switching into bedtime mode at least two hours before bedtime. Dampen any noise. Dim the lights in any spaces your baby might be. This signals her that it's time to sleep. Gently talk to your baby and rub her back to relax. This can also help soothe her if she is fussy. Set up a nightly ritual at bedtime. Taking a bath, nursing or feeding, reading a story, singing, or listening to soothing music can signal your baby that it's time to sleep. Reading or singing can help calm your baby. Give her a warm bath to stimulate sleepiness. A gentle massage may enhance her becoming sleepy. Create a room for your baby that helps her to sleep. Factors such as temperature, white noise, and shutting out light can put her on the road to a full night's rest. A room temperature between 60 and 75 degrees is optimal for promoting sleep. Remove electronics or anything else that might stimulate your baby. Use soft bulbs and curtains or blinds to control light. A night light in a non-stimulating color like red can reassure a baby. White noise machine can dampen noises and help her sleep. Remove blankets and soft items from the crib or bassinet to minimize the risk of suffocation. Put your baby in her bed when she is drowsy but still awake. This helps her associate the crib or bassinet with sleep. In addition, it may also reduce the amount of nighttime care you provide. Lay your baby on her back in her bed. Let your baby to adjust and see if she falls back asleep if she rouses when you put her in the bed. If she doesn't, hold her until she is drowsy.

summary: Learn your baby's sleep requirements. Follow a regular bedtime. Get your baby to relax before bed. Establish a bedtime routine. Create a cozy sleeping environment. Put your baby down while awake.

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Pedal boards can be bought off the shelf or customized to your particular set-up. Whether you choose a small, medium, or large pedal board generally depends on the number of pedals you're using on a regular basis and the size of those pedals. Generally, if you're using five or fewer pedals, you want a small pedal board. For more than ten pedals, on the other hand, you want a large pedal board. Also take into consideration if you plan to add more pedals over time. For example, if you currently use four pedals but plan on adding three more, it's best to go ahead and get a medium-sized pedal board so you'll have room for the others when you get them. If your pedals are oversized, you may want to get a large pedal board even if you're only using four or five pedals. This will prevent overcrowding. Whether you're buying a pre-built board or building your own, you need to make sure the pedal board will power all your pedals. While most pedals require 9 volts of power, some require more. Be sure to check the power requirements of every pedal in your set-up don't just assume they're all the same. You also want to check the power requirements of pedals you plan to add later on to ensure the board you buy can handle them. Your power supply needs to have the correct voltage as well as be able to handle the number of pedals you have or ultimately will have once your set-up is complete. For example, if you have 10 pedals, all of which require 9 volts, you'll need a 9-volt power supply capable of handling 10 or more pedals. If you have one pedal that requires 12 volts, you'll need to look for a power supply that allows you to isolate pedals, because you don't want 12 volts running through the other pedals that require less power. While you do want to leave a little bit of space between pedals on your pedal board to keep it from looking cluttered, you still want to use extremely short patch cables to preserve the quality of your sound. Choose cables with right-angle plugs rather than straight plugs, and this will cut down on the amount of space the cables take. If you have the tools to do so, you can pretty easily cut your own cables, which can both save you money and ensure that your cables are the exact length you need for your particular set-up. Avoid black cables, as they can get lost on a stage and you may not be able to easily identify the problem if one is unhooked or damaged. Because you may want to change the order of your pedals to alter your guitar's tone, use a non-permanent means such as Velcro to fix the pedals in place on your pedal board. Particularly if you're working with a large number of pedals, you may want to stagger them so they alternate between the front and rear edges of the pedal board. This will make it easier for you to differentiate between them and hit the pedal you want during a performance. Make sure the pedals you use most often are laid out so they are easiest for you to reach with your foot. Keep in mind that the location of the pedals on the board doesn't necessarily need to follow the signal chain you've created exactly. However, you do want to follow it as closely as possible to reduce the length of the patch cables.

summary: Choose the right size. Check the power requirements of your pedals. Find an adequate power supply. Use compact patch cables. Velcro your pedals to the board.

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For many children of traditional parents, marrying is only an option the parents will consider once the child's college or career education is complete, and a steady (and respectable) job has been held by the child for at least 1-2 years. Approaching them with the idea of marriage before you graduate can understandably feel like you're endangering their hard work. Waiting, in that case, is best. Belittling them, comparing your behavior to theirs, and otherwise insulting them will not change their mind and is not your role as a respectful and loving child. First, ask your parents how they feel, what they like, what they don't like in the current situation, and what they expect you to do. Be silent until they finish explaining what they think about the situation. "I'd like to hear what you think about all this." Once they finish explaining, they will definitely ask some questions to you (and the girl, if she is present in the room) in terms of how to approach this whole thing, finances, your future, and other general topicsall of which you should try to answer. The temptation to avoid answering their questions might be strong, especially if you find you have not thought through an issue they raise or if you do not yet have an answer you like. You can always return to the conversation, but try to answer fully and be honest about where you struggle with their questions. If their explanation presents another situation that gives a feasible solution for everyone, then take it up. Don't keep your feelings or relationship a secret. Hiding a serious relationship from your family can be quite painful for them and suggest to them that you do not trust or respect them. Wouldn't you feel the same if they had hidden some tremendously important relationship from you? Unless you have a strong reason for not telling them (for example, you have not yet graduated from the college they are paying for), you should be honest with your parents sooner, rather than later.
summary: Consider the timing. Don't criticize them. Allow them to tell you what they think and give you advice. Be open.