Sleep regression has to be two of a parent’s least favorite words. And to be honest, I think they are overused. As a sleep consultant, I get asked about sleep regressions because parents want explanations for why their baby has suddenly stopped sleeping. If your little one is sleeping well and is suddenly having trouble…
Spring Daylight Savings Schedule for Babies and Toddlers My 13-year-old asked me why we adjust our clocks for daylight savings. I explained the whole thing about Ben Franklin and farmers, planting and harvesting, and she looked at me as only a 13-year-old can and said, “We aren’t farmers. Why do we still do this?” It’s a…
Does your little one play the “pacifier toss” game from the crib, leaving you frustrated and battling yourself about whether or not to go back in and hand it over? You’re not alone. Many parents have experienced the frustration of their baby repeatedly tossing their pacifier out of the crib. It is not a fun…
At some point, your little one will outgrow their crib. It’s a sad day. They grow out of the crib or climb right out, and it’s no longer possible or safe to keep them in the crib. Saying goodbye to the crib is a milestone for parents and children. Changing your sleep space can feel…
Understanding the Importance of Bedtime for Toddlers There are many factors that parents use to determine bedtime for their toddler. What time do we get home from work? Does your toddler go to daycare or preschool? Deciding a bedtime can seem like a lot of guess work and most often bedtime ends up varying from…
Baby Sleep & Sickness Parenting is hard when everyone is healthy, but as soon as illness strikes, life feels like a drudge. A sick little one is so sad, and we want to do everything we can to help them feel better quickly. Dealing with illness can affect mood, appetite, and especially sleep, but we…
Ah, the magical world of toddlerhood, where the unexpected becomes the norm. Toddlerhood is something that we, as parents, just aren’t prepared for. No one tells us our tiny baby will become a shouting, disagreeable, boundary-pushing tiny human. Toddlers are hilarious and do lots of weird things. One common, albeit amusing, phenomenon that parents may encounter is…
Your little one is getting bigger and maybe you’re thinking they are ready to move from the crib to the toddler bed. Here I will cover some thoughts on why you may want to wait, when it really is time, and how to ease the transition. When Should We Get a Toddler Bed Before we…
Have you ever played musical beds? You start in your toddler’s room, maybe on the floor, then in the bed, then you sneak out, then you’re in your bed, then they’re in your bed, then back to their bed. On and on and on. It’s not good, right?! So, how do you keep everyone in…
When to Stop Swaddling When you brought your newborn home you discovered pretty quickly (through some trial and error) how your baby liked to be swaddled for sleep. Some type of swaddle was probably a lifesaver. But as your baby grows and starts showing signs of rolling, it’s time to let the swaddle go and transition to…