Sleep Zzz Pillow Review
When I agreed to try the Sleep Zzz Pillow I had no idea what to expect. Which of my children would take ownership of it? Do I even want to introduce it to any of my already healthy, consistent sleepers? I couldn’t help but worry that throwing something like this into the mix could create…
Read MoreThe Pacifier: When and How to Help your Baby or Toddler Learn to Sleep Without it
Pacifiers can be a godsend for young babies who have a strong need to suck, but they can quickly become a sleep association that many parents come to despise. The constant sprint to replace them can be exhausting, and frustrating, and disruptive to everyone’s sleep! When is the best time to drop the pacifier, how…
Read MoreToys in the Crib: A Help or a Hindrance?
Thanks to the SIDS “Safe to Sleep” campaign, most parents know that it’s unsafe to put stuffed animals or blankets in the crib with a sleeping infant under 12 months of age. But what about board books, and “safe” toys like rattles or small soft toys? What about entertaining mirrors, mobiles and play mats that…
Read MoreWake Up Your Baby: Why “Never Wake a Sleeping Baby” is an Old-School Trend
Is it ever ok to wake a baby? YESSSS!!!! “Never wake a sleeping baby” is so old-school. 🙂 Sometimes it’s necessary to shorten a sleep period on purpose in order to protect the next one. It’s a purposeful action that yields restorative, healthy sleep in the long run when done correctly! Here are some scenarios…
Read MoreKeeping Sleep Habits Healthy When Kids Get Sick
Has your child recently been sick? Is she better now, but still wakes at night for a feeding or climbs into your bed for extra snuggles to help her sleep? This is when bad habits start, and good sleepers begin expecting special treatment when they would otherwise be sleeping independently. What is a parent to…
Read MoreDaylight Savings: “Spring Forward” Without the Stress!
The “spring forward” jump is an easy one for most children – especially early risers! Give yourself permission to relax about this time change. Our tendency as parents is to over-think it, and in the process our kids feel an undercurrent of stress that negatively impacts their sleep patterns. Plan to keep all sleep periods…
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