A common question that comes up when parents start to consider sleep training is if you should sleep train for naps or nights first. It is a valid question and one that you may get a different answer to from different Sleep Coaches or Consultants, and parents out there (and random people next to you […]
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Understanding your baby’s sleep is the foundation to being able to support it in a way that allows your baby (and you) to get the best sleep possible. Figuring out how to tell if your baby is overtired or undertired, in a common challenge. This is an important question because having your baby in an
The transition from co-sleeping to the crib by helping your baby learn to sleep independently can be an intimidating thought. Yes, it is a big change for your baby. (It is also a big change for you!) Finding a way to navigate this transition that feels comfortable for your family is essential to a successful
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Figuring out how to transition out the swaddle for your baby can be daunting. It releases a whole new unknown of sleep with moving arms (hello, startle reflex!) and more. When should you switch from a swaddle to a sleep sack? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, once your baby starts to show any
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Understanding the best bedtime by age for your baby and toddler is an important aspect of helping them get the sleep that they need to grow, learn and thrive. Having a consistent bedtime helps keep your child’s body clock regulated, allowing them to get the best quality of sleep. (The same applies to you, too!)
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Sleep training can be tough. There’s no sugar coating it but the benefits to the whole family are endless. But it might not always go as planned. Here are the 4 C’s I share with the families I work one-on-one with that lead to successful sleep training, better sleep for the family, better moods, more
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It’s a milestone almost all parents have to face. Eventually your baby is going to learn to stand up and that likely means they are going to practice that new skill in their crib. Now, instead of your baby lying down, getting comfortable and peacefully falling to sleep they are standing up almost immediately! The
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This is something that comes up a lot. Parents share with me that their baby hates the crib. Like HATES it. They scream and cry the moment they even get near it. It is a frustrating and draining situation, especially when it happens every single night. The good news is that it doesn’t have to
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Traveling with babies, toddlers and kids can be overwhelming, a bit stressful and scary but also fun, exciting and enjoyable! Appropriately managing sleep baby and toddler sleep while traveling can really help make a trip more fun and enjoyable. Because everyone knows that an overtired, cranky little one is no fun for anyone, including the
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*Updated October 2023* This is a question I get almost daily when I talk to parents about their baby’s sleep. They want to know why their baby wakes up 30-45 minutes after bedtime. It is a common challenge that many parents face with their little ones. When your baby wakes up 30-45 minutes after bedtime
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