When I had my little boy 8 weeks ago, I made a promise to myself. I remembered how much I struggled with sleep with our daughter Palmer during those first couple months. For some reason, I thought the perfect bassinet or swaddle would be the answer. I touched on this idea in my SNOO bassinet review. The truth is…newborns just don’t sleep that well. It’s normal, though […]
Sleep Training…Again?! Tips for Setting Boundaries Amidst Toddler Bedtime Battles
We often have clients come to us and say something like, “My toddler has always been a great sleeper, but ever since we transitioned to his big kid bed, he’s up all night long!” Or, parents come to us at their wit’s end because bedtime has become such a battle…tantrums, excuses, tears, begging, etc. It takes hours just to get their little ones settled! First of all, […]
Tips for Sleep Training Twins
If you have found yourself in need of sleep training….TWINS….you have more than likely been tackling challenges for some time now! There’s no question that parents of twins are used to multi-tasking! So, how do you manage sleep training for both at the same time? Here’s our best advice on how to not only survive — but THRIVE while sleep training your little ones. Before you begin, […]
Reversing a Newborn’s Night-and-Day Confusion
One of the most common newborn questions we get asked is “what do I do when my baby has their days and nights confused?” Well, first and foremost, I want you to know you are not alone! This is a common occurrence that a lot of new parents or parents with a new baby struggle with. It can be tiring, frustrating, and another thing to adjust to […]
Wake Windows vs. Set Schedules
What are wake windows? They are a timeframe that your baby can stay awake in between naps and a good way to predict nap times when you are trying to get your baby into some sort of sleep routine. New moms, we are in survival mode from day one! It can often feel like a constant guessing game — are they hungry/tired/cold/hot/gassy? Wake windows can help you […]
