Newborn & Toddler Sleep
Resources
Understanding toddler tired signs and why they are important
As a sleep specialist who has worked with many new parents, I understand how overwhelming it can be to decipher the signals of a tired toddler. In this blog post, I will provide you with important insights into understanding toddler tired signs and why they are...
How to Sleep Better While Pregnant
As an infant and child sleep specialist, I understand the importance of quality sleep during pregnancy. Pregnancy is an exciting and challenging time, and getting enough rest is crucial for both the mother and the baby's health and well-being. In this blog post, I...
Top 5 Mistakes You’re Making When Trying to Get Your Baby to Sleep
As a new parent, establishing a sleep routine for your infant is one of the most important things you can do to promote their healthy development. Sleep plays a crucial role in an infant's physical and cognitive growth, and it also impacts their overall mood and...
How Much Crying is Involved in Sleep Training?
Being a new mom can be overwhelming, and how to start sleep training/sleep shaping your baby is no exception. As you may already know, crying can be part of the process of teaching your baby to sleep through the night, but it doesn't have to be. How much...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Swaddling a Newborn
Swaddling is a practice that has been used for centuries to help calm and soothe newborns. It involves wrapping a baby snugly in a blanket or swaddle to create a cozy and secure feeling that mimics the sensation of being in the womb. Swaddling can be an effective way...
The 4-Month Sleep Regression
Right around 14-16 weeks you might notice your baby’s sleep starting to regress. Even if they were sleeping fairly well up until that point suddenly (almost overnight) they could start waking every 2-3 hrs. like they did when they were a newborn. The reason for this...
Sleep Training with Lovies: Tips & Techniques for New Parents
Parenthood is a wild ride. You’re constantly learning and adapting to new things, from day one! And perhaps one of the greatest challenges that parents of newborns face is sleep training. Sleep training can be challenging and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be!...
How to Tackle Early Morning Infant Wake Ups
Early morning parenting can be a tricky juggling act to tackle as new parents, and finding the right balance between your little one's needs and yours is key. If you're struggling with unwanted early wakeups from your infant, I've got some tips that will help make...
3 Reasons that Naps are Important for Infants and Toddlers during the Holidays from an Infant and Toddler Sleep Consultant
Sing it with me: It’s the Holiday Season…. (It’s the Holiday Season) As parents, we know that The Holidays can be (read: definitely are) a busy and hectic time. We are trying to squeeze in fun activities between family visits and various gatherings. While all of these...