Learning how to dream feed baby is quite simple. Yay! Yet dream feeding is one of those terms that gets tossed around so much that everyone assumes that everyone else knows the exact meaning of the term. When you dig a little deeper, you see that people have WILDLY different definitions of the same exact [...]
So you are thinking about room sharing kids under 2 years old. You may be the parent of multiples, or just need the space. Either way you've come to the right place! Let's discuss how to best accomplish this task... Photo Credit: Pixabay 1.Get a feel for your older child’s sleep temperament When [...]
Sleep training is a very often misunderstood topic. With so much conflicting information readily available online - even among sleep experts and pediatricians! It really is no surprise that parents are downright confused and overwhelmed. There are so many questions parents want answered. Like: what age can I sleep train? How does baby sleep training [...]
Need some reasons to hire a baby sleep consultant so you can get your partner on board, or dispel doubt with friends at playgroup? You've come to the right place. With over a decade of experience helping babies sleep around the world, I know firsthand that a solid plan, and follow-up support is key to [...]
Let me start by saying congratulations! I am so happy you are here to learn how to establish good sleep habits with your newborn baby. Newborns have a lot on their plates when they come into the world, and because of that, we need to keep our expectations realistic and goals simple. There are lots [...]
Are you ready to get the 6 most common sleep training myths debunked? I am! I mean, have you ever stopped to think about what the definition of sleep training really is? Unfortunately, several incorrect sleep training stereotypes exist! Some think it means shutting the door on a newborn, 8-week-old baby for 12 hours. Some [...]
Baby temperament and sleep training heavily influence each other. And I can speak directly to the role a person’s genes play in their personality. Photo Credit: Yousef Espanioly Throughout my life, particularly after I had children, I have dealt with varying levels of anxiety. As a more newly married couple, my husband would [...]
Nothing stirs up anxiety in new parents more than a daylight saving time related change. Especially those parents who have painstakingly sleep trained their babies. But fear not fellow parents! The Spring time change is by far and away the easier of the two time changes for babies to tolerate. And it can sometimes have [...]
Many times parents will find themselves trying to decide which two children to pair together when sharing rooms. There are a few factors to consider which may not be obvious at first. For our purposes, let’s say we have three children: one aged 5-months-old (a girl still taking a night feeding but not usually [...]
Deciding when to wean your baby off of their nighttime feeding(s) is a conversation you should definitely have with your pediatrician. This is to ensure your baby's weight and health is optimal for dropping any feedings they may be receiving. I actually require my clients who work with me to ask their pediatrician first how [...]
The first step in how to wean off night feedings is making sure your baby's pediatrician approves of the plan. A parent can ask, “Is it okay for my child to go 12 hours overnight without a feeding?” And, “Can I wean all feedings cold turkey?” Keep in mind it’s possible to wean to only [...]
Baby eczema and sleep can be a tough, heartstrings pulling combination! One Baby Sleep Trainer follower named Peggy asked," Is there any advice on how to sleep train/stop swaddling a 6 month old that scratches her face until she bleeds? My daughter has really bad eczema on her face and one night she broke free [...]