Babies exposed to plenty of daylight are more likely to sleep better during the night, a study says. Researchers at Liverpool John Moores University found babies who were exposed to twice as much light between 12pm and 4pm became better sleepers. A group of 55 babies were monitored for three consecutive days at six, nine and 12 weeks old. The team also found that babies who slept well at six weeks were likely to be a good sleepers at 12 weeks. Report co-author Dr Yvonne Harrison said, from the School of Psychology at the university, said: “Sleep deprivation is a big problem for many new parents. “This research puts forward one theory that may help babies and parents get a good night’s sleep, which is good news for everyone.”
