When my daughter was born, sleep quickly became a challenge. From the very beginning, she wasn’t a good sleeper. One of my biggest mistakes was putting my baby to bed very late, sometimes as late as 9 or 10 p.m. I thought that keeping her up later would help her sleep through the night, but […]
The science of sleep. Impact of night wakings and late bedtimes on children. Read More »
Putting a child to bed at a consistent time each night is a challenge many parents face, myself included. Despite my efforts with sleep training, I’ve found it really difficult to get my 21-month-old baby to fall asleep before 8:30 PM. I start her bedtime routine at 7 PM, in bed by 7:30 PM, but
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As a parent, understanding the appropriate amount of screen time for your child and choosing the right content can be challenging. While screens are an inevitable part of modern life, it’s important to ensure they are used in a way that supports your child’s development. This guide provides clear recommendations on screen time limits by
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As a first-time mom, I was constantly learning and adapting to the new challenges motherhood brought into my life. Just when I thought I had figured out my baby’s sleep routine, she hit the 4-month sleep regression at just 3 months old. All of a sudden, she started waking up every two hours. It was
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Night feeds can be challenging for new moms, leading to interrupted sleep and fatigue. However, as your baby grows, there are strategies to reduce the frequency of night feeds, helping both you and your baby get better rest. Here’s a guide on managing this transition, including recommended night feedings by age and techniques to reduce
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When we first looked for a car seat, we had no idea what to look for. Finally, we decided on an infant car seat that could be flexible and portable for the car, flight, and stroller. That’s why we chose the Mesa V2 because we had the UPPAbaby Cruz V2 Stroller It was convincing to
Here is growth calculator to help you track your baby’s growth and understand their development better. Put this number on the chart below and track it every few months. Usually the pediatrician will do this for you. However, if you want to do it yourself, below you can download the charts. WHO Growth Charts—Download Weight-for-length
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A Personal Journey: Why Patience Matters When it comes to tracking your baby’s developmental milestones, it’s easy to get caught up in stress and worry if your little one isn’t hitting every mark precisely on time. As a parent who’s been through this, I can confidently say: don’t panic. Here’s my story, and why I
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Setting up a changing station for your baby is an essential task that can make your life significantly easier. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating an efficient and organized changing station, based on my personal setup: My Personal Setup In the first 6 months, I opted to have two changing stations: one in the nursery
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I know that everything can feel very overwhelming for a FTM (first time mom). But don’t worry I got your back. Here is the quick starting guide into becoming a mom.
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