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Let’s Navigate Sleep and Parenthood Together
Practical tips, expert advice, and real stories to help you feel confident — one nap at a time.
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My Top Recommended Products to Support an Easier Swaddle Transition
This is a quick guide of products that I recommend to support an easier swaddle transition for your baby. SwaddleDesigns is my TOP is the clear winner!
Desiree Baird
Nov 218 min read


Swaddle Transition: A step-by-step guide (updated 2025 edition)
Swaddling your baby for the first few months (or weeks) can be comforting to your baby, as the tightness of the swaddle mimics the coziness of the mother's womb. There will come a time that you need to transition your baby from this cozy swaddle. Of course any transition or change can be daunting and scary, but with change comes the good too. Adapting to the change of eliminating the swaddle can be hard for parents and baby, especially when it comes to disrupting sleep, but
Desiree Baird
May 5, 20234 min read


How to survive and “manage” the 2 to 1 nap transition
Out of all of the nap transitions, the 2 -1 seems to be the hardest for most parents. Learn how to transition your child smoothly.
Desiree Baird
May 7, 20194 min read


Is It Just New Mom Worry—or Postpartum Anxiety? How to Tell and What Can Help Right Now
Dr. Julie Franks shifted her focus to supporting mothers after seeing how little support they receive; from trying to conceive through...
Desiree Baird
Jul 204 min read


Sleep Tips for Camping with Babies and Toddlers
Summer is here, and that means it’s time to start planning all the fun and adventurous outings with our families—yay! While I’m not much...
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Jun 264 min read


Sleep Success Story: How One Twin Mom Transformed Her Family’s Sleep Routine with Expert Help
Sleep Success Story: How One Twin Mom Transformed Her Family’s Sleep Routine with Expert Help
Desiree Baird
May 134 min read


Top Sleep Tips for Newborns: A Guide for New Parents
Bringing a newborn home is one of life’s most exciting—and exhausting—experiences. Between diaper changes, feedings, and soothing...
Desiree Baird
Apr 273 min read


How Mattress Quality Affects Your Preschooler’s Sleep and Development – A Review of the Origin LumbarCloud Mattress
As parents, we are always looking for ways to help our kids grow and thrive. From feeding them healthy meals to finding the right...
Desiree Baird
Mar 225 min read


How Much Crying Is Too Much During Sleep Training? Here's What You Need to Know
As a sleep coach, I often hear parents ask: "How much crying is too much crying when it comes to sleep training?" It's a question that’s...
Desiree Baird
Mar 34 min read


Sleep Success Story: From Endless Rocking to Restful Nights
Sleep Success Story: From Endless Rocking to Restful Nights
Desiree Baird
Feb 183 min read


The 10-12 Month Sleep Regression (And Why It’s NOT Time to Drop to One Nap Yet)
Learn about the 10-12 month sleep regression and how you can tackle it to get life back to normal for you and your baby.
Desiree Baird
Jan 224 min read


Sleep Success Story: From comfort feeding multiples time a night to sound sleeping in just three weeks
If you're a mom who's been up multiple times a night with a little one who won't sleep, you’re not alone. Just ask my previous client...
Desiree Baird
Jan 164 min read


Why Won’t My Baby Nap? Here’s What Might Be Going On
Let's uncover reasons why your baby may not be napping well, and get those naps on track.
Desiree Baird
Dec 31, 20244 min read


Guest blog: The Importance of Air Quality for Your Baby's Sleep
When you first become a parent, sleep feels like a huge achievement—finally, your baby sleeps through the night, takes regular naps, and...
Desiree Baird
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Mastering the Midnight Wake: Understanding and Overcoming Split Night Sleep with Your Baby
As a parent, sleepless nights can feel overwhelming. If your baby's sleep patterns have become a frustrating puzzle, you might be dealing...
Desiree Baird
Oct 30, 20244 min read


Clocks Fall Back on November 3: Tips to Keep Your Little One Snoozing
Hey, parents! As we get ready to turn our clocks back on November 3, many of us might be dreading those early morning wake-ups from our...
Desiree Baird
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Understanding Night Wakings: The Role of Sleep Training in Independent Sleep for Babies
It’s 2 a.m. and your little one has already been awake four times. You’re exhausted, at your wit’s end, and you finally give in, rocking...
Desiree Baird
Oct 1, 20243 min read


The Power of Consistent Routines for Babies and Toddlers to Improve Sleep
Are you a parent looking for ways to help your little one get a good night's sleep? The key may lie in establishing consistent routines...
Desiree Baird
Jun 23, 20244 min read


Sleep Schedules: Why I feel they are important and how to establish one that works for your baby
Sleep schedules: you either love them or hate them. For your child’s health, and yours for that matter, they are necessary. Babies thrive...
Desiree Baird
Mar 27, 20245 min read


Reflux: How it can affect your baby's sleep an what to do about it
You had a baby, and now you are hearing the word reflux often. What the heck is reflux and what does it mean? In its simplest form,...
Desiree Baird
Apr 10, 20234 min read
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