A false start is commonly defined as waking shortly after going down for bed. Usually this wake up happens within one sleep cycle which is about 30-45 minutes but can also be a series of smaller wake ups before your little one finally falls into a deeper sleep. Both definitions capture…
Decoding Sleep Training Research
The difficult but beautiful thing about parenting is that there is no rule book. Every family gets to choose what style of parents they want to be, what things are important to them, and how to navigate the journey in…
How to Start Sleep Training
If you’ve decided to sleep train, you might be wondering where the heck to start. With Google at our fingertips and sleep classes only a click away, information is endless. But how do you know which method to choose? Once you choose a method…
Sleep Schedules for Babies on Travel Days
Even if you plan to keep a perfect sleep schedule on vacation, sleep on your actual travel day might be a little bit of a mess. Here are five suggestions for making the day as smooth as possible.
How to Dress Your Baby For Sleep This Winter
As winter sets in and cozy nights become the norm, keeping your baby snug and safe during sleep becomes a top priority. The colder weather brings its own set of challenges, so I wanted to share 5 tips to make sure your family stays sleeping soundly + safely in the cooler weather.
Sleep Tools for Big Kids
We talk a lot about baby and toddler sleep at Oh Baby, but if your preschooler or even your big kid is struggling with sleep, there are resources and supports for you too!
My Favorite Products for Sleep Training
There are a million and one baby sleep products out there promising to help your baby sleep better. Sad to say that most of them are just marketing gimmicks taking advantage of…
The Truth About Gentle Sleep Training & Cry it Out
In the realm of parenting practices, few topics spark as much debate as sleep training. Navigating the landscape of opinions can be overwhelming, especially when those opinions…
5 Common Toddler Sleep Struggles & Solutions
When I speak with exhausted parents for the first time, it’s not uncommon for them to say to me, “I need help with my infant but I have a toddler too… it’s probably too late for them isn’t it?” They sound incredulous when I tell them it is certainly NOT too late…
Getting Sleep Back on Track After Vacation
It’s the “travel hangover” – getting back from a trip with suitcases full of laundry, a counter full of mail, and a baby who isn’t sleeping. Okay maybe it’s not that dramatic, but it is really common…
What to Do When Baby Starts Rolling Over in the Crib
As your baby grows and develops, exciting milestones evolve. Somewhere between 3-5 months (on average) your baby is going to start rolling in their crib.
Sleep at Daycare
Is your child about to start daycare? If you’re worried about how they are going to sleep in a busy daycare classroom, read on to learn more about questions to ask and ways to communicate your…