How to prevent crib climbing
Raise your hand if you've got a crib climber! You are NOT alone! Crib climbing often starts around 2 years old, but does that mean that it's time to transition to an open bed? Mmm not necessarily!
how many night feeds should my child be taking?
I get this question a whole lot! Especially with little ones under 12 months. Parents tell me how often they are feeding their baby overnight and then immediately follow it up with - "is that the right amount?". I've got answers for you!
your baby’s ideal sleep schedule
Trying to figure out your baby’s nap schedule can sometimes feel like you’re back in high school algebra! You’re jotting down sleep times, making sure to catch your baby at the first yawn, and always testing out different awake times to see which one works best. Sound familiar?
Helpful vs. Unhelpful sleep props
I am often told by parents on assessment calls that their baby can fall asleep all on their own when they put them in their crib but then they wake multiple times per night. What’s the deal?! Well, most often even though parents think their baby is doing all of that settling into sleep work all on their own, there’s actually something they are using to help them get there. Those “things” are called sleep props!
Why I Love Woolino Sleep Sacks
Sleep sacks are one of my FAVORITE healthy sleep tools. If you know me, you know I am not a big advocate of sleep tools that are marketed as a one and done sleep solution, BUT I am all about providing your little one the right tools to set them up for success come time to fall asleep on their own. Sleep sacks are one of those things I recommend in every single consultation when working with little ones age 4 months to 3 years.
When & How To make Nap Transitions
Wondering when it's time to make a nap transition? Have a little one that was previously a wonderful napper now suddenly refusing last nap or having bedtime troubles? This blog will walk you through the average times babies and children make nap transitions, what to look for to know your little one is ready for a transition, and how to make them!
When Will My Baby Start Sleeping Through The nIght?
Every tired parent’s most wondered question: when will my little one start sleeping through the night?! As a sleep consultant, sleeping through the night is whatever your little one is capable of and needs at each age. Which, if you’re reading this, may be very different from how much sleep they’re actually getting.
How to Prevent & Correct Early morning wake-ups
While sleeping in until noon may be a thing of the past once you have kids, that doesn’t mean you have to accept 5:00am as your new wake-up call! If your little one is consistently waking before 6am, here’s three ways to prevent and correct early morning wake-ups!
3 Ways to improve your newborn’s sleep
Ah the fourth trimester. Your squishy, sweet newborn is here, and while it would do all new parents a huge favor for this time to be an easy one, it’s often the most difficult for many. However, there are many things you can do to start teaching your little one how to get better sleep!
Spring Forward: How to Avoid Losing Sleep During Daylight Savings
Another season, another time change. While changing our clocks again and losing an hour of sleep may seem daunting, this one can actually be a little less disruptive on your little one’s schedule than falling back.