Infant Sleep
Yes, babies can sleep with a pacifier - as long as they don't have any external attachments, such as WubbaNub, or a pacifier clip. Pacifier attachments can pose safety risks during sleep. However, without such attachments, a pacifier can be especial...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
As your baby turns one, the standard recommendation and practice is to transition from breastmilk or formula to cow's milk. For many families, this may be the right choice, but it’s also important to know that it’s not the only choice. In fac...
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Infant Sleep
During a recent visit to an elementary school to talk about healthy sleep habits, the topic of melatonin came up. At the time, I wasn't talking about the melatonin gummies sold in appealing containers in stores everywhere. I was talking about how ou...
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Infant Sleep
Because no two children are the same, there is no one method that we use at Sleep Wise. The goals for many parents are: easier bedtime, predictable daytime routine, decreased frequency of night wakings, and a well-rested child. So what is the Sleep...
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Infant Sleep
You've done the hard work of sleep training. You finally got your little one to sleep soundly in the crib on a predictable schedule. Your baby's wake times are filled with feedings, diaper changes, and playtime and before you know it, it's time t...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
Do you feel overwhelmed with the load of motherhood? Have you ever dreamed of getting stuff done while your child is actually awake, not just during nap time? Have you felt the weight of having to constantly entertain your child? Are you constantly...
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Infant Sleep
Moving is one of life’s most stressful events, but moving with kids is in a league of its own! Whether you’re relocating to a new home a neighborhood away, relocating out of state, or leaving the country, your children will have lots of change...
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Infant Sleep
Breastfeeding has so many benefits, but it can definitely be overwhelming for Mom to be the only one who can feed her baby! Sometimes it may be nice, or even necessary, for breastfed babies to be bottle fed. I am here to provide you with my top fiv...
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Infant Sleep
Learning to navigate an infant's nursing times and sleeping times can be tricky! It can help to know what is typical in terms of sleep and frequency of breastfeeding in baby's in first year of life. It is possible to exclusively breastfeed baby and b...
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Infant Sleep
When a baby sleeps through the night is dependent on a few factors: age, sleep habits, skill, and sleep science. You may have heard that babies tend to sleep through the night around 5 or 6 months old. Developmentally, a baby's circadian rhythm h...
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Infant Sleep
It's likely, without knowing it, that you have sleep trained your child. By that I mean, the habits and routines that you consistently use to help your child to fall asleep or fall back asleep are how they have been trained. For some children,...
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Infant Sleep
Room sharing can be an opportunity for siblings to have a special bond in their early years. Maybe you grew up sharing a room with a sibling and you want your kids to experience the same benefits you did. Or maybe you just don’t live in a mans...
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