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What is an “extinction burst” in sleep training?
If you’re in the midst of sleep training and it’s going well, then suddenly is NOT going well— you may be wondering what is happening?! It could be an extinction burst. Read more about it here!
When to Hire a Sleep Consultant: Finding the Right Time for Expert Help
Discover when to hire a sleep consultant to help your baby sleep better and ensure restful nights for your family. Learn about the two main scenarios: desperate need for sleep and proactive parents. Understand the signs, benefits, and how expert guidance can provide personalized solutions. Schedule a 15-minute discovery call for ultimate sleep support and start your journey towards better sleep today.
Are sleep consultants covered by insurance?
Discover how sleep consultants can be covered by your HSA or FSA. Learn about navigating guidelines and documenting medical necessity for insurance reimbursement.
Are sleep consultants worth it?
Discover the value of hiring a sleep consultant in improving your family's sleep and overall well-being. Find out if sleep consultants are worth it!
Can low iron affect baby sleep?
As sleep consultants, it can be up to us to education parents on normal infant sleep and identifying any red flags like iron deficiency so that parents and babies can get the rest they need.
Baby Falls Asleep Easily at Bedtime, but Fights with Naps!
Figuring out naps after figuring out bedtime or nights for your baby can feel like a frustrating process! Run through this checklist and see what puzzle piece might be out of place that’s impacting your little one’s naps.
When to stop dream feeding?
Dream feeding can be a helpful tool in getting parents longer stretches of sleep, but when do you stop? How do you stop dream feeding? All answered here!
The Great Debate of Normalizing Reflux
Reflux is thrown around a lot to describe baby sleep and feeding issues. Check out Mallory’s informative post on what you can do and what resources are available to you!
How to Drop a Nap
Dropping a nap can feel tricky and overwhelming- especially if you’ve just settled into a great nap routine/schedule! Take the guesswork out of it with this blog.
How to Have Someone Else Put Baby to Bed
Having someone else step in to put your baby to bed can cause a little bit of stress for parents — the loss of control can feel really intimidating! Check out these 5 tips to help ease the discomfort.
Reasons for Night Time Wakings
There are a lot of reasons babies may wake up at night! If you can rule out some of the causes, you may be able to improve their overall night time sleep stretch and yours as well.
What’s Witching Hour for Babies?
Witching hour has been known to plague babies in those first few weeks of life as newborns get very overstimulated very easily. What usually works to calm them loses its magic touch in those late evening hours!
Updated Safe Sleep Recommendations 2022
The AAP updated their safe sleep guidelines for the first time in 6 years (and by updates, I mean they added a few clarifications and maybe 1-2 “new” recommendations). This blog has all the details!
Flying with a Baby or Toddler
Flying with a child can be intimidating and can make you feel really self conscious (especially if your baby is unhappy). Check out this blog for all the tips to make it as smooth as possible!
How to Night Wean
Night weaning can be really tough for some families and a breeze for others. It’s up to each individual family to decide what’s working and what’s not working for them!
Do babies really get overtired?
We always say overtiredness is the enemy to baby sleep— and it’s true! They have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep. But is your baby actually overtired? Check out this blog and see!
Why does a baby fight sleep?
Having a baby that fights sleep all the time is extremely triggering— trust me, I have one and I know! But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it or that there’s nothing in your control!
How to Sleep Train Without Sleep Training
While sleep training is a perfectly valid choice, it’s not the choice of every family— but that doesn’t mean you don’t still deserve to get some good sleep!
Why does my baby only take 45 minute naps?
As a mom with kids who go through this short nap phase, I GET IT! It’s frustrating when all you want to do is enjoy a break during the day. It’s not always fixable, but you can play detective and try!
Managing Your Sanity with a Clingy Baby (Velcro Baby)
After having my own clingy baby/toddler, I really sympathize with the emotional, physical, and mental toll it can take on you! Check out this blog on managing your sanity before it’s too late!