When my daughter was born, we decided she would sleep in her own room from the very beginning. Her sleep was so light—or sometimes nonexistent—that we took turns sleeping in her room, hoping to keep her calm and help her settle. Yet, night after night, we found ourselves waking up repeatedly to soothe her. Between […]
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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
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Many parents ask me why some children can sleep through the night while others don’t. Why do some require sleep training while others seem to naturally fall into a sleep routine? And why do some babies seem to know how to soothe themselves from birth while others struggle? Aren’t we all built equal from this
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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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The worst nap transition we experienced was when our baby was 14 months old. We didn’t expect her to drop from two naps to one so soon, but she started struggling to go to bed and was fighting that second nap every day. To make matters more challenging, we were traveling at the time, which,
This is the list of products that I use and highly recommend for creating a calming bedtime routine and ensuring restful nights for your little one. Whether you’re establishing a bedtime routine, ensuring a safe crib setup, or looking for the best soothers and sleep aids, these products are designed to promote restful nights and
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Sleep training is the process of teaching babies to fall asleep independently and sleep through the night. It’s often applied when a baby struggles with frequent night wakings, doesn’t sleep through the night, or during sleep regressions. Starting around 4-6 months, parents can use various methods to help their baby develop healthy sleep habits, focusing
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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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Bed-sharing, the practice of sleeping with your baby in the same bed, has been a topic of ongoing debate. While some parents find it comforting and beneficial for bonding, it’s crucial to be aware of the associated risks, especially for infants under 12 months of age. Many times, when your baby doesn’t sleep well, and
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Waking windows are the periods of time between your baby’s naps. This period is crucial for maintaining a healthy sleep schedule for your baby and is essential for ensuring a good night’s sleep. The waking window duration varies by age and helps to ensure your baby isn’t overtired or under-tired when it’s time to nap
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