A comfort item can hugely benefit your little one at bedtime or night. It can help your child relax and feel secure to have something soft to snuggle up with. How and when do you introduce your child to a lovey?
When and How to Transition to One Nap
Number 1 Tip for Short Naps
When I have a discovery call with tired parents to discuss their baby’s sleep, short naps are the most common struggles they mention. They tell me they spend 30 minutes trying to get their baby to fall asleep only to have them wake up 30 minutes later. If you have a baby that naps 4 times a day, putting them down could take up hours of your day. Rough!
Rolling Over in the Crib
When your baby is learning a new skill, there is a pretty good chance it’s going to disrupt their sleep. Babies love to practice these skills when they should be sleeping.
Rolling over is one of the first big developmental milestones that affects sleep. Most babies start to roll over around 4 months old. But, every baby is different and it may not happen until baby is closer to 6 months old.
If you’ve got a great sleeper, it can wreak havoc on your and your baby’s sleep. Below are a few things you can do to safely work through this big change.
What's the deal with drowsy but awake?
8 Month Sleep Regression. What Is it And How To Handle It?
The word ‘regression’ is thrown around left and right in regard to baby sleep. Is it the 4-month, 8-month, or 12-month sleep regression that is wreaking havoc on your baby’s sleep? There are many reasons why your child might suddenly have a hard time going to sleep, staying asleep, or taking great naps. And, it actually might not be a regression at all.
Getting Sleep Back on Track After Travel
Is your child’s sleep a hot mess after summer vacations? Oftentimes there is a change in a baby or toddler’s sleep that is significant enough to allow new habits to creep in. A child’s sleep can go awry for a number of reasons. It might be due to sickness, a change in schedule, or the arrival of a new sibling. But, one of the most common reasons is travel.
Baby's Nap Schedule By Age
“What’s the best nap schedule for my baby?” is a question I get asked by clients and during my weekly Instagram Q&A all the time. I get it - trying to figure out when a baby should nap can be confusing being that sleep and hunger cues are very similar. Also, is a baby taking short naps because they are under-tired or over-tired? It’s top of mind for most moms.
I’m going to break it down by age, but feel free to screenshot this graphic so that you have a cheat sheet handy for the next several years.
When And How To Transition To Two Naps
Naps are a HOT topic for parents. When teaching your baby to be a rockstar sleeper, naps can be the last thing to fall into place. And, right when a baby seems to find a rhythm, it’s time to drop a nap and start a new nap schedule all over again. So how and when do you make the shift from 3 to 2 naps a day?
Did You Know There Are Four Types of Sleep Training?
When most people think of sleep training, they imagine letting their baby cry unattended until they finally fall asleep. That’s a pretty gut-wrenching approach for most. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are several ways to teach your baby to be a great sleeper. It’s all about finding an approach that works for you and your family and then coming up with a plan and being consistent.