Infant Sleep
The Potential Reasons Your Baby May Suddenly Be Waking When your great sleeper suddenly starts waking, in the night, it can be alarming...and confusing. Fortunately, there are a few common reasons why a solid sleeper might suddenly start waking u...
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Infant Sleep
Daycare babies can be good sleepers to with a bit of teamwork. It’s all about finding a daycare that will collaborate with parents when it comes to sleep. And even when that’s not possible, there are a few things you can do to help your baby get...
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Infant Sleep
The quick answer, in my experience, is no. White noise is not required to actually help your baby fall asleep. However, sound machines can be lifesavers when it comes to helping children stay asleep. Environmental noises are not a great c...
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Infant Sleep
Teaching your baby to nap consistently can be tricky. How to handle it depends on which developmental stage your child is in at the time. In the early months of a baby’s life, helping him or her learn to sleep well is the foundational goal. How...
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Infant Sleep
Night feeds are completely normal and necessary for newborn babies and young infants. Babies will drop in weight shortly after they are born and it’s crucial that they get enough calories during this time - even in the overnight hours. Newborns...
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Infant Sleep
First, let me begin by saying congratulations on breastfeeding your little one for as long as you have made it! Whether it has been two weeks or two years, any length of time providing breastmilk for your baby is beneficial for you and your little...
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Infant Sleep
The Snoo has become quite a popular product on the baby market today. "Is the Snoo worth the money?" is a common question we receive from expectant parents as they prepare for the challenges of newborn sleep. To answer this question honestly, we c...
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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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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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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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