Newborn & Toddler Sleep
Resources
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
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...
Benefits of an Early Bedtime for your Little One
As a parent, getting your little one to bed at the same time each night can seem like a huge chore. However, establishing an early bedtime routine has many benefits that will help ensure that your baby or toddler has a good night's sleep and that you have some much...
Keys to Helping Your Baby Sleep Well Through the Holidays
The holidays are a time of joy, family, and friends. But for many parents, it can also be a challenging time when it comes to getting their baby to sleep through the night. If you're looking for ways to help your little one get some quality z's this season, read on....
Swaddling….Is it Necessary for Healthy Infant Sleep?
Swaddling...It's a time-tested practice that dates back hundreds of years and It works like magic for a tired or fussy baby. It can take an unsettled baby and turn them into a beautifully calm baby in 10 seconds flat! Here's the thing...Your baby has just spent 9...
Cortisol…… The Hormone That Can Prevent Your Baby From Sleeping
Cortisol, what is it and why is it important? Cortisol is a stress hormone that has many purposes within our bodies. It wakes us up in the morning, it gives us a second wind if we stay up too late and it is one of our “fight or flight” hormones. It is...
Can a Young Baby Really Be Taught Healthy Sleep Habits?
I am constantly amazed by how many people truly believe the answer to that question is a resounding NO! Well, I'm here to tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. Why do so many people believe that teaching a young baby good sleep habits is completely...