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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.
When is the right time/age to sleep train?
There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there about sleep training, when it’s appropriate, the right age, etc. Let’s debunk that!
Is melatonin safe for toddlers?
Melatonin is often touted as a solution to sleep problems in toddlers but we believe in making informed choices vs just picking up a bottle off the shelf! Start here if you’re considering regular melatonin use for your toddler.
Fire Safety and Sleep
When we talk about closed doors for sleep, toddlers sometimes have their own opinions about that. Parents should feel empowered to make decisions regarding safety for their kids and how to implement that in real life!
How to Room Share with Baby (and still get some sleep)
A common reason parents choose not to sleep train is because they think they can’t if they’re still room sharing. But this isn’t true! Find out why and how to make it work even with room sharing.
Baby Only Sleeps When Held
Having a baby who only wants to sleep in your arms can feel so sweet and so exhausting. You’re normal if you feel like you’d like more balance with sleep both in your arms and out! Check out this blog for tips on how to achieve that gradually.
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!
Using a Visual Chart for Routines
Want to get started using routine charts but not sure how? Check out this blog for all the details on implementing routine charts for toddlers and big kids.
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 is Potty Training Not Working?
If you thought you were seeing signs of potty readiness and it’s not going well, check out this blog for troubleshooting tips!
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 Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night
To get your baby sleeping through the night, you need to first understand what that actually means AND have some realistic expectations in place for their age!
What Not to Do During Sleep Training (and myths)
I get it, there’s a lot out there on the internet that is likely confusing you about sleep! Our goal here is always to educate you so you have a reliable source of information- we know information overload is a REAL thing!
Will Sleep Training Harm my Baby’s Attachment?
One of the biggest hesitations parents have about sleep training is it’s effect on attachment. But we compiled the best research to show you how exactly sleep training can effect attachment— and it’s not harmful!
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!
When Can a Baby Sleep in their Own Room?
Knowing when it’s okay to move your little one to their own room starts with a review of the research and facts around the recommendation to room share. After that, it’s a personal decision for each family!
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!