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…
It feels like it never fails. You decide it’s time to get serious about sleep. Three days in, things are going okay, and your baby starts to cough, spike a fever, or get an ear infection. Come on, universe! Why?? So now what do you do? Can you sleep train while your baby is sick?…
When I start an evaluation call with a parent one of the first questions I ask is has your baby ever been diagnosed with reflux. Reflux can be an uncomfortable and yet fairly common condition for babies to have. How do you know if your baby has reflux? Can your baby sleep even if they…
I think I probably get the most questions about the 4-month sleep regression. Around 14-20 weeks there is so much growth and development in your baby that it’s no wonder sleep goes out the window. Making it through the 4-month sleep regression is top of mind for all parents and as a baby sleep coach, I make it a priority to equip parents with the skills and knowledge to know what to expect and how to get through it as unscathed as possible.
I always ask my cosleeping families if their current situation is working for every member of the family. The answer is almost always no. If it’s no longer working to share your bed with your little one it’s time to make a change.
So how do you stop cosleeping? How do you get your little one to feel comfortable in their own sleep space? Here are a few tips for making the transition from cosleeping to independent sleep as smooth as possible.