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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!
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!
Partners In Parenting: How To Parent As A Team
When you bring your sweet newborn baby home from the hospital, so much changes, including your sleep. The feedings, night wakes, house chores, and everything in between can often leave mom feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Sometimes, dad doesn’t know how he can help and be a supportive partner during this transition.
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!
3 Steps for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays for your Baby’s Sleep
How do you help maintain some structure with your baby’s sleep during the holidays?
Boundaries.
Here are 3 strategies to help you plan accordingly, hold your boundaries and protect your baby’s sleep this holiday season.
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?
White Noise, Brown Noise, or Pink Noise … Which is Better for Sleep?
You’ve probably heard of white noise, and you may have even heard about how it can help you achieve better sleep. Along with white noise, two other types of noise have great benefits: pink noise and brown noise. Each one has its unique sound profile, which leaves many people wondering which noise is best for sleep.
6 Tips to Survive the Witching Hour with your Newborn
What exactly is the witching hour?
In folklore it was known as the Devil’s Hour and referred to a time of night associated with supernatural events like demons and ghosts.
Which is why nowadays we use the phrase ‘witching hour’ to describe that time of the day when our babies appear to be possessed by said demons and ghosts. I see you shaking your head mama, like oh yeah…that accurately describes what I am going through! I feel you.
Keep reading for tips to navigate this time of the day with your newborn.
Bedtime Snacks for your Toddler or Preschooler that Promote Sleep
So you’ve announced that it’s time to head up to bed, and your toddler or preschooler starts in on the dramatic winning, saying “I’m STARVING!!!”.
This blog goes over how to implement a bedtime snack policy, hold your boundaries with it and what snacks can help promote sleep and why!
7 Easy Ways for Moms to Practice Self-Care
Parenting can be an exciting, rewarding, and sometimes stressful experience. Your baby’s needs seem endless - and it’s up to you to meet them. When you add sleep deprivation into the mix, your emotions and mental state can suffer.
Prioritizing your emotional well-being is the most selfless thing you can do for your children. When working with families, I put a lot of focus on the mental health and well-being on mom, as it is typically the moms who struggle to prioritize themselves! Here are some of my top recommendations on easy ways to add some self-care into your day!