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 of a camper myself, I work with many families who love to camp and often come to me afterward because sleep has gone off the rails. It can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to get things back on track—but it doesn’t have to be that way.   If you’re heading into the great outdoors and want to keep your little one’s sleep intact, here

Bringing a newborn home is one of life’s most exciting—and exhausting—experiences. Between diaper changes, feedings, and soothing sessions, sleep can feel elusive for both baby and parents. While it’s normal for newborns to wake frequently (their tiny tummies don’t hold much!), there are ways to create better sleep habits early on. Here are my top sleep tips to help your newborn rest easier—and help you get a little more rest too.    1. Create a Calming Bedtime Routine Even f

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 loaded with concern. Most parents wonder how long it’s okay to let their baby cry before it becomes harmful. I get it—seeing your little one upset is never easy. But let me reassure you: there’s no magic number for crying during sleep training, and no, it won’t cause long-term harm. Sleep training can be a big change for both you and your ba

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.

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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 or nursing them back to sleep. Sound familiar? If so, you’re definitely not alone! Many new parents find the nighttime routine challenging, especially when it comes to those pesky wakings. But understanding why your baby is waking up—and how sleep training can help—might just be the relief you need for both you and your little one. Why Do Ba

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 for your baby or toddler. As simple as it may sound, these routines play a vital role in promoting healthy sleep habits and ensuring your child gets the rest they need for optimal growth and development. Why Consistent Routines Matter Consistency is the cornerstone of a successful bedtime routine. When your baby or toddler knows what to expec

Sleep schedules: you either love them or hate them. For your child’s health, and yours for that matter, they are necessary. Babies thrive on schedules, children thrive on schedules, and so do adults. If your child’s sleep schedule isn’t on point then you can experience issues like split nights, rejected naps, short naps, bedtime shenanigans (with toddlers), crying, and much more. Keep on reading to learn about when you should put your baby on a sleep schedule, and how to trou

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, reflux (AKA GERD) is the involuntary regurgitation of stomach contents (sometimes including stomach acid) into the esophagus. The ability of the human body to move stomach contents into the esophagus is completely normal AS A PROTECTION mechanism. However, ongoing, and repeated regurgitation is far from normal. Regurgitation always happens for

You just had your first (or even third) baby, and he seems to be nocturnal like your cats. You think to yourself, “Yikes, this isn’t what I expected, I need help --- fast!” The good news is that this is just a phase like anything else in life, but the bad news is that this nocturnal life can last up to 8 weeks. This nocturnal baby life is called day / night confusion and most babies are born with this because they were used to being in the womb and lulled to sleep during the

Your baby started to roll on their side while sleeping. You know that it’s time to make a change. Nobody likes to change; however, for your baby’s safety you must drop the swaddle. This blog post will go into detail as to how to do this seamlessly., and also what “not” to do. How to drop the swaddle? Whether you want to drop it fast or take it slow. Here are three tried and true ways to eliminate the swaddle once and for all. One thing I would recommend not doing is purchasin

Does your baby or child snore or sleep with an open mouth? If so, they may not be getting the best quality sleep possible. Learn more.

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