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What is gentle sleep training?
If your little one is facing sleep struggles, you may be looking for a sleep training method to address them. If you want to know more about gentle sleep training, you’ve come to the right place. You’ve probably heard of the cry-it-out method. After a soothing bedtime routine, you place your baby or child in […]
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How do I create the perfect sleep routine for my baby?
If you are trying to improve your child’s sleep, establishing a good routine is crucial. Babies, starting as early as four months of age, are highly aware of their environment and their brains are working hard to build connections. By creating a calm, connecting, consistent sleep routine with your baby, you can support them in […]
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What does “drowsy but awake” mean?
If you’ve spent much time searching the internet for ideas to improve your infant’s sleep, you’ve probably come across the expression more than once. But what does it mean, and why does it matter? I love nursing my babies, and when they would fall asleep at the breast, I loved it. They looked so content […]
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What is postpartum depression, and how do I know if I have it?
Postpartum depression, or PPD as I will refer to it throughout the rest of this article, affects 10-15% of women in the first year of their child’s life. PPD is not the “baby blues”, which refers to the moodiness many mothers experience in the weeks after their baby’s delivery. PPD comes when the baby is […]
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Why does my baby get up and stay up before 6am?
When your baby or toddler wakes up and wants to start the day before 6am, it is called early rising. Having a child who is an early riser can be exhausting for a parent and take a toll on the whole family. All of my children would get up- and stay up- between 4-4:30am. Well […]
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How do I know when it’s time to put my baby down for a nap or bedtime?
Timing your baby’s naps and bedtime appropriately can be extremely helpful in helping your baby develop healthy sleep habits. Sleep is regulated by the brain. As your baby’s brain develops, naps will become more and more consolidated and predictable. It is very important to time your baby’s sleep correctly. We’ve all heard of the infamous […]
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How do I create the perfect sleep environment for my baby?
I have a friend who once fell asleep in the middle of a crowded parking lot during a multi-band concert using his best friend’s shoe as a pillow. As for me, I often need to wear a sleep mask, be in my own bed, and sometimes even have a fan or white noise machine going […]
