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What does a 2 nap schedule look like?
Two nap schedules are my favorite! Still time to get out and do things, but also two glorious breaks in the day. Check out this blog for what a 2 nap schedule looks like!
How does starting solids affect baby sleep?
When you have a tricky sleeper, you’re always looking for the next possible solution for improving your baby’s sleep (and often that’s to avoid sleep training). How does starting solids affect baby sleep?
Why does my child cry when I leave the room?
Parents often wonder “why does my child cry when I leave the room” and is it even normal?!— and the answer is yes! This blog about separation anxiety goes into details on why that happens and what you can do in the meantime.
When to Change Awake Times
While awake times are not evidence based, they can be a great guide to help you figure out your little one’s sleep needs. So once you do get into a better rhythm, you may wonder when to change awake times or what signs there are to look for!
Is it normal for babies to be loud sleepers?
Babies spend a lot of time in active sleep which gives them a lot of time to be noisy while they’re in those sleep cycles! If you’re wondering is it normal for babies to be loud sleepers, check out this blog for reasons why!
4-3 nap transition tips
The 4-3 transition is typically one of the easier nap transitions to make because the increase in wake times is not nearly as large as other wake times! For 4-3 nap transition tips on wake times before and during the transition and further help, check out this blog.
Baby is Rolling Over in Sleep
Help— baby is rolling over in sleep (and freaking out)! This is a normal phase of development for lots of babies. Discover our tips for getting through this while maintaining your sleep!
Help! My baby fell asleep before nap time!
The dreaded car nap that happens outside of nap time! I get it, it can really throw off the day. But this blog can help troubleshoot!
Traveling When Your Child Has Outgrown Their Pack n Play
If your child is still in a crib but has outgrown their pack n play, you still have options. Check out our tips for how to travel without a pack n play.
Help! My independent sleeper is taking short naps!
We know how frustrating short naps in babies can be, especially if they’re an independent sleeper. Discover what you can troubleshoot for short naps in babies in this article.
Why does my independent sleeper still wake up overnight?
In a perfect world, you’d just have to nail bedtime to improve overnight sleep. But that’s rarely the case! Check out this blog for why your baby may still be waking overnight.
Daycare moving to one nap before child is ready
There are instances where daycares force the 2-1 transition before a child is ready to make that swap! Here’s what you can do if that applies to your situation.
When to start a nap routine with baby
The good news about routines is that you can always start one and you can always change them if they’re not working for you! This blog details a newborn nap routine that you can start implementing the day you’re home with them.
Can you sleep train with a night feed?
Sleep training can make you feel like you’re between a rock and a hard place. You want to improve sleep but you’re not sure how while maintaining feeding overnight. This blog covers everything you need to know to feel good about your decision!
Is 12 months too early for one nap?
We don’t work with a lot of families whose 1 year old is ready for one nap. It’s not out of the realm of possibility, but we’d rather be conservative and then transition rather than transition and have to make up a massive sleep debt. This blog discusses how to keep the second nap + when to transition to 1 nap!
When & Why to Use an Early Bedtime
I know you’ve heard me say good things about early bedtimes but you may still be skeptical about it— I get it!! It can be scary the first time you do it. Check out this blog to figure out when and why you should offer an early bedtime.
Is it normal for my sleep trained kid to cry before falling asleep?
If you’ve sleep trained and are still experiencing crying, you may wonder “is it normal for my sleep trained kid to cry before falling asleep?” and the answer is a resounding yes! Find out why in this blog!
Why can my baby fall asleep independently for naps and not bedtime?
If you’re struggling with sleep training, you may wonder why can my baby fall asleep independently for naps and not bedtime. This is usually the opposite issue we see! However, there are a few key reasons why you might have more trouble at bedtime than you do with naps and I list 5 of those in this blog.
Handling Early Wakings when Traveling
It’s not a vacation when you travel with kids, it’s just parenting in a different zip code. Travel can throw off even the most consistent and best sleepers, so check out this blog if you’re anticipating some early wake up calls when you’re on your trip!
How long does it take to transition out of the swaddle?
It’s no secret that we love swaddling little newborn babies! It can be so calming for them which is a definite bonus for their sleep (and yours). However, it’s not something that can be done forever, so check this blog out when it’s time to get rid of it!