Keeping Infant and Toddler Sleep on Track During Holiday Travel
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Keeping Infant and Toddler Sleep on Track During Holiday Travel

The holiday season is so fun, especially with kids. I’ll always remember each of my children’s first Christmases. Little ones make the holidays extra special. However, keeping your little one’s sleep routine on track can also bring significant challenges. Between travel to grandma’s, new environments, and all the excitement, it’s easy for sleep schedules to…

baby fall back
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Tips for Daylight Savings: Fall Back with Infants and Toddlers

I hate daylight savings. Like, with a passion. Some people like to pretend that “falling back” is better, but I maintain that those people don’t have kids waking them up at 5:30 am. They try to convince you that the “fall back” change in the clock means gaining an hour, but for young children who…

INFANT WAKE Windows
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INFANT WAKE Windows

Wake Windows for Infants: Ages 3-6 Months A key factor in getting your baby to sleep well is managing their wake windows—the amount of time your baby stays awake between naps. Understanding wake windows helps you recognize when your baby is ready to sleep and prevents them from becoming overtired or undertired, both of which…

Top 8 Safe Sleep Tips
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Top 8 Safe Sleep Tips

There is SO much information out there on best sleep practices. I am certified in safe sleep through Safe Sleep Academy and Cribs for Kids. Sifting through the opinions can feel overwhelming, so I have broken it down into a few crucial steps. Here’s your go-to guide for safe infant sleep! One of the most…

Sleep and Infant Milestones: Crawling, Rolling, Sitting, and Walking
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Sleep and Infant Milestones: Crawling, Rolling, Sitting, and Walking

We all know sleep is good. It feels good, our bodies crave it. But do we know how good it is for our bodies? Sometimes, we get caught up in the “things are manageable” cycle. Getting by on minimum amounts of sleep is actually harmful. I always tell parents that if you’re tired, I guarantee…