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- All
- Baby Gear
- Baby Milestones
- Bedtime Routines
- Daycare
- Feeding Tips
- Health and Sleep
- Multiples and Siblings
- Naps
- Parenting Tips
- Sleep Coaching
- Sleep Training Tips
- Time Changes and Travel
What To Do When A Drowsy Baby Won’t Sleep
If you’re one of those people who is lacking sleep because of your baby, you’re not alone. You may have even read some of those “how to get your baby to sleep through the night” books in hopes of turning your situation around. That information isn’t necessarily “wrong.” It’s just that unique sleep situations require unique solutions.
Why Does My Baby Take Short Naps?
When your baby isn’t getting the sleep they need during the day, it’s just as big of a problem as when they aren’t getting enough sleep at night. They’re missing out on the sleep they need to grow and stay healthy, and you’re missing out on time to take care of things you need to take care of. If you can relate, this post is for you.
Why Won’t My Baby Sleep Through The Night?
It’s the most asked question I get from parents. Because as soon as your baby sleeps through the night, you can too! And wanting that process to “hurry up already” is totally normal – though it can take time and some troubleshooting.
Why Is My Child Waking Up After Twenty Minutes?
A false start is not the same as the usual nighttime wake-up. These are two different situations which therefore have separate solutions. The difference is that with a nighttime wakeup, the baby has been asleep for at least an hour or so. Usually, nighttime wake ups are the result of hunger, the need for a diaper change, or a baby’s inability to string their sleep cycles together.
NEW Safe Sleep Guidelines
The first night your child sleeps in their own room seems like it would be amazing… no more rustle that wakes you up, no more little baby snores… but for many, it’s even more stressful. The baby monitor will be cranked up. You may even be sneaking into their room …
Sleep with a New Baby in the House
Congrats! A new baby sister or brother is on the way! How are you staying on track with the older sibling’s sleep? Do you have a plan to keep your family sleeping with this new addition? A new sibling often throws schedules up in the air for a bit. If …
What If Baby Looks Uncomfortable?
A sleeping baby is adorable and if you’re like me, it pulls at all your heartstrings. It’s probably why you can find so many amazing photos of your baby sleeping in your phone’s camera roll. The peacefulness. The way that they hold their little pudgy arms up over their head. …
Will Magnesium Help My Child Sleep?
Magnesium has been getting a spotlight in the health news lately, especially regarding its role in helping with sleeplessness. So, is it safe? Should I give my child a magnesium supplement to help them sleep? Your body needs several essential minerals to function properly. Magnesium is one of these seven …
Are Essential Oils Safe for Your Child
Did you know that the essential oils market is expected to reach almost $12 billion this year! Billion! Probably someone you know has tried their hand in selling doTERRA oils and you’ve probably heard how peppermint oil helps nausea. Essential oils are big business, but are they safe for your …
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