For some babies under 4 months of age, a dream feed can help extend nighttime sleep and prolong the time between bedtime and their next feed. For other babies….not so much.
Read MoreTransitioning to a big kid bed is no small adjustement. Parents often transition their kids into a big bed long before they’re ready. And so the story goes… the child sleeps great in their new bed for a couple of weeks and then all heck breaks loose. Here is my most straight forward and simple advice:
Read Morehere is a common misconception that breastfed babies can’t “sleep through the night,” but there are a couple of relative terms within that statement. Sure breast milk digests faster than formula, but what does sleeping through the night mean to you?
Read MoreTherefore, the most ideal way for your child to catch up on sleep or recoup from a late night or skipped nap, is to provide your child with an early bedtime. They truly are magical!
Read MoreWhite noise is the sound created when all the frequencies a human can hear are combined into one sound. White noise can help diminish other sounds such as noisy siblings, doors or cabinets closing, traffic sounds, dogs barking and other day to day noises that might startle a sleeping child in lighter stages of sleep.
Read MoreI know I am not the only one who has NO idea how to swaddle a baby!
Before my daughter was born, I bought 4 or 5 super adorable muslin swaddle blankets all while I was fully aware that I had no idea how to swaddle a baby!
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While everyone in the states is experiencing winter weather and the Midwest is experiencing a polar vortex, we have been house bound with much milder conditions. We’ve had a ton of rain off and on for a few weeks , which is typical for a tropical climate, but combined with a cold and a lingering runny nose, we’ve been a little stir crazy.
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