How do I know when my baby is ready to start night weaning? How do I go about dropping a nighttime feeding? If you’ve ever wrestled with these questions, don’t worry…you’re not alone. The truth is, when it comes to feeding your baby (and in particular, nighttime feedings) there isn’t a “one size fits all” option. However, there are a few key considerations you can make to help you determine if your child is ready for night weaning and how to go about doing it.
Traveling with children is anything but simple. With extra packing to accommodate baby equipment and scheduling logistics that need to be considered, planning a trip with your kids is going to take some effort. One of the biggest hurdles for parents traveling with babies and toddlers is how to share a hotel room without ruining your baby’s sleep. It takes some planning, but it can be done! Here are my expert tips for room-sharing with your children on vacation.
Naptime! The glorious time of day parents everywhere look forward to with anticipation. In addition to giving parents a few sacred moments of rest, naps provide children with the daytime sleep they need for their overall growth and development. But for parents of children taking short or inconsistent naps, naptime can feel like a frustrating battle! If your child’s naps are lasting less than 50-60 minutes, here are 7 questions you need to ask!
Perhaps one of the most difficult side-effects of cold and flu season is the impact it can have on your child's sleep. For parents, this is can be anxiety-inducing when you've worked hard to establish healthy sleep habits and routines. However, minor illness does not have to ruin your child's sleep. Take a look at these tips for navigating sick season without causing major sleep regressions.
Natural light isn’t just a natural mood booster! Sunlight has an enormous impact on a child’s sleep habits. Daily exposure to natural light helps to establish your child’s circadian rhythm and gets your little one on the right path for sleep-filled nights.
Whether you’re coming back from a vacation or nearing the end of a holiday break, the time away from your normal schedule and routine has likely had an impact on your child’s sleep. As you prepare to ease back into your normal daily life, here are 5 key tips for getting your child’s sleep habits back on the right track.
The 4 month sleep regression is when your baby’s typical sleep habits begin to change. The night wakings may become more frequent and the tricks you’ve always used to get your baby to sleep likely won’t be as effective as they once were. These changes are normal and developmentally appropriate, but they can be enough to make exhausted parents want to pull their hair out. Don’t worry! Here are a few key ways to survive the regression and get your little one back on track for sleep success.
The newborn days can be exhausting. Long nights and frequent feedings takes a toll on the entire family. However, it doesn’t have to stay this way! Here’s everything you need to know to help your newborn lay a foundation for sleep success!
Let’s talk about bedtime! Putting a baby down for bed can be STRESSFUL. In many cases, it can be a long and painful process. However, it doesn’t have to be this way! Check out my tips for creating an EASY and PEACEFUL bedtime routine that works for your family!
For parents, the idea of traveling with young children can be overwhelming…but it doesn’t have to be! Here are tips for traveling with your baby WITHOUT derailing their sleep!