When we customize a sleep plan for a family, we always give recommendations for the timing of bedtime. In many cases, we ask parents to put their child to bed earlier. Why? Wouldn’t an earlier bedtime cause them to wake up super early in the morning? Won’t it confuse them if they are crawling into bed before the sun is … Read More
Sleepless With a Baby: Five Newborn Sleep Myths
Have you ever heard or participated in this type of conversation? Mom 1: I am so tired. My baby was up 4 times last night and my husband slept through it all. Mom 2: Oh that sucks. Our baby has been sleeping through the night since she was 3 weeks old. You should just let her cry. It’s hard, but … Read More
Make the Most of Your Child’s Sleep Routine
When I conduct a sleep consultation with a family, we look at many different factors that can be affecting a child’s sleep. We look at schedules, environment, diet, and routine. One of the most common questions I am asked by parents is, “What’s the best routine to follow for naps and bedtime?” Many parents struggle with creating a sleep … Read More
How to Keep Your Child’s Sleep On Track This Holiday Season
This is my favorite time of year. I love all things holiday, so it just puts me in a good mood to see decorations, to hear different music, and to do special things as a family. When I speak with parents of little ones, the joy of the upcoming season is often filled with a little bit of nervousness and … Read More
What to Do When Baby Has a Fever
The first time your newborn baby gets a fever, it can definitely be one of the scariest moments for a parent. Just like the fevers adults get, it could be harmless or something more serious. However, since a newborn’s developing immune system can’t fight off a fever as well as adults, precautionary measures should surely be taken. Keep in mind: … Read More
5 Great Bedtime Stories for Baby
Trying to get your child to sleep at night isn’t always the easiest task. When feeding, singing, and cuddling doesn’t do the trick, your next best bet is reading a bedtime story to put their mind at ease before bed. A bedtime story is the perfect complement to bedtime routine; it’s quiet and passive. These children’s bedtime books are full … Read More
Helping Your Child Sleep Better During Daylight Saving Time
On November 2, we will turn the clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time. Parents across America will all of a sudden be a little more tired. Why? While people without children will be basking in one extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning (or staying out one hour later—oh how those days are a … Read More
6 Halloween Sleep Tips
Can you believe we’re already in mid-October? Halloween is just two weeks away. The holiday isn’t as damaging to your child’s schedule as Christmas might be (especially if you visit multiple family homes, do a lot of driving, or host lots of guests), but it has the potential to throw a wrench in the mix. Here are some Halloween sleep … Read More
SIDS Prevention and Safe Swaddling
October is SIDS Awareness Month and parents are encouraged to learn more about the risk factors involved in SIDS and what steps they can take to prevent it. SIDS is defined as the death of an infant, less than 1 year of age that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and cannot be explained after a thorough investigation is conducted. Scientists have … Read More
Ways Parents Can Prevent SIDS
While SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is an extremely rare occurrence, that by no means indicates we should ignore possible risks and prevention methods. SIDS is defined as the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant. The risk of SIDS is only about one in 1,500 and getting smaller, but of course, we would like to reduce this … Read More
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