Tis’ the season of family gatherings, parties, fun traditions, and more. It really is my favorite time of year. For some parents, it’s an extremely stressful time especially if you’re balancing all of the holiday fun while running on empty. Let’s talk about the holidays and your child’s sleep. If your kiddo is not a great sleeper, I can help. If you’ve got the sleep thing down, I’ll share tips on keeping it intact while during this season of joy.
In this week’s blog, we dive into the world of baby sleep cycles, unraveling the various scenarios that keep parents awake at night. As a sleep consultant with years of experience helping families like yours, I understand the challenges that come with ensuring your little one gets the rest they need. Let's explore the science behind baby sleep cycles and I’ll share valuable insights to make bedtime a more peaceful experience.
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!
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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?
