“Sleep when they sleep” — the phrase everyone tells a new parent (insert eye roll emoji). Easier said than done. There is always laundry and work and life happening. But…sleeping when the baby sleeps is SO much easier when there is only the one baby. With my first baby, I did a lot of sleeping when the baby slept. I did not mind that this tiny, […]
Weaning From Infant Loungers
“Can The Cradle Coach help if my baby sleeps in an infant lounger?“ By now, you’ve probably heard of the popular DockATot or Snuggle Me infant loungers (among others) that parents swear by during the sleepless newborn days. So, from a sleep consultant’s perspective…how should you use these products, and when should you stop? First, consider your baby’s age. We typically recommend that you discontinue using your […]
Divorce and Your Child’s Sleep
Going through a divorce or separation can leave many feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and hurt. When you add kids into the mix, everything just gets a little more complicated. And as stressful as this can be on you, it can be equally as stressful for your child. Big transitions like this can cause a young child to regress in their sleep. We have to be reminded that these […]
All About Co-Sleeping
As a mom to four boys, I would be lying to you if I told you I never co-slept with my littles. From the second their tiny body was laid on my chest, it was addicting to have them as close to me as possible, especially while they were sleeping. I adored it. That fresh newborn scent can melt anyone! I knew I didn’t want to co-sleep […]
When Baby Rolls
New skills bring new adventures and new challenges! Around 4 months, your baby will begin ROLLING! They typical begin rolling tummy to back first. It usually takes another 1-2 months to develop the strength in their neck and muscles in their arms to roll back to tummy. Congratulations! Your baby is not only gaining a new skill, but this is a whole new world for him. It’s […]
