In our third post on sleep regressions, we’re going to talk about the 18-month sleep regression. You might consider this one to be the most frustrating because you now have the added variable of discipline to contend with. Now a toddler, your little one might start displaying some independence and defiance at bedtime, which can be challenging! What:Like all sleep regressions, the 18-month sleep regression occurs when […]
The Four Month Sleep Regression
As a parent of a baby or toddler, there is little more frustrating than a sleep regression. Your once peacefully sleeping baby or toddler is now waking multiple times a night, which can cause confusion, frustration, doubt, panic, etc. What: The 3-4 month sleep regression is often characterized by a once solidly sleeping baby suddenly waking multiple times a night (outside of normal feeding times). She might […]
How to Wean Night Feedings for Breastfed Babies
During our Free Q&A Wednesdays, I often receive questions in our DMs that I don’t end up having time to answer. So since this is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, I thought it was only fitting to answer this common question for all nursing mothers out there. “My daughter is just over 8 months old and I want to start some form of sleep training with her. She still […]
Sleep Training and Snuggles
One of the best ways to connect with your baby or child and create a special bond is by cuddling with them! I think one of the biggest misconceptions about sleep training is that the two cannot co-exist. I also once believed this, but after much experience in the world of sleep training, I can tell you that this is FALSE. Sleep training AND snuggles can live […]
Our Top 8 Toddler Sleep Tips: Ages 2-4
Keep their naps forever (hey, one could wish). Your kiddos are smart at this age. They can stay up and have this unbelievable energy that suddenly appears during nap time. Don’t let this fool you. They need to keep their naps as long as possible. Exhaust them before nap and aim for a solid nap time in the middle of the day. Darken the room to make […]
