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How to Choose the Best Sleep Sack To Keep Your Baby Cozy All Night

In the vast array of baby gear, sleep sacks are what I consider to be a must have item. Selecting the perfect sleep sack involves considering factors such as fabric, size, and TOG rating, depending on your climate. Of course, there is an overwhelming amount to choose from and it can be difficult to narrow down which is the best sleep sack for your baby or toddler. Don’t worry though, I’ve got you covered!

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A Gentle Transition: When and How to Stop Swaddling Your Baby

You’ve probably stumbled across this blog while typing “how to transition my baby out of the swaddle” (or some version of that) into Google or Pinterest. I know this transition can be intimidating. Don’t worry, in this blog, we will explore the reasons for stopping swaddling, the right time to do it, and some effective strategies to ensure a smooth transition for your little one!

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10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For The Tired Mom

Before I was a mom, I’d imagine the beautiful, slow moments filled with joy and love. But I didn’t realize that while being a mom is a beautiful adventure, it’s also filled with moments that are HARD. Between the sleep deprivation and pressures of caring for young kids, tired moms need support in this season of their parenthood journey. While flowers or candy may be your go-to gift, I wanted to provide this list of 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For The Tired Mom that puts more thought into what kinds of things mom really wants.

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5 Sleep Myths to Let go of in 2023

As a new parent today, you now have social media as an additional search engine to help you find answers to your questions. I’ve found that social media mixes in a lot of personal opinion which can lead to misinformation and guilt or shame. We all want to do our absolute best as parents, but how do you determine which advice is accurate and which is just someone’s opinion?

In this blog, I break down 5 sleep myths that we need to let go of in the new year!

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Is your Baby Ready to Drop a Nap?

Your baby will go through many nap transitions in their first year of life. You may feel like you’ve finally settled into a solid and somewhat predictable routine and then all of a sudden your baby is ready for a switch up. When do these nap transitions happen? How will you know your baby is ready to drop a nap?

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How to Solve Your Baby’s Split Nights

Has your typically sound sleeper started having a particularly long wake up during the middle of the night or even just a few hours after going to bed? When I say long, I’m talking hours.

If your answer is yes, then your child may be experiencing split nights! Let’s discuss what a split night actually is and some easy ways to solve them!

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The Breakdown on the 4 Month Sleep Regression

If your newborn was a pretty decent sleeper and is now suddenly waking multiple times a night, this is the blog for you! I’m going to dive into the sleep changes your child experiences around the 4 month mark, what to expect and how to handle it!

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Sleep Training Twins

Is sleep training twins really that much different than sleep training just one baby? Not entirely. The biggest concern for most parents of multiples is that one’s crying will wake up the other. But there are a few key things to make it easier on yourself!

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Top 6 Tips For Working Through Separation Anxiety

Hey, Mama! Yasmin from Mindful Sleep here. Does your little one lose it every time you leave the room? Do you classify your child as a stage5 clinger? (We definitely classify Kai as one!) If you answered ‘yes’ to either of those questions, then check out these tips below!

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