Dream Feed: Pros & Cons
A dream feed is where you offer your child a feeding before you go to bed (usually between 9pm-11pm) in hopes that they sleep a longer stretch. The goal is to…
Results for
Baby Sleep
Your Guide to Sleep Sacks
Sleep sacks, wearable blankets, sleeping bags, oh my! There are so many sleep sacks out there, so I wanted to break down what exactly these wearable blankets are, why I recommend them, and which ones I love.
5 Benefits of an Early Bedtime
Many of the parents I work with have children that are fighting bedtime, waking up frequently throughout the night, and rising early in the morning. While our work together will…
Is My Baby Waking From Hunger?
A question that plagues every parent’s mind when they hear their baby wake up in the middle of the night is: are they hungry? But the truth is, not all wake-ups are hunger based. Of course, when your baby is a newborn it is natural and expected for them to eat every…
Should I Give My Child Melatonin?
Melatonin has been touted to be a safe, natural way of helping people sleep better. In a lot of ways, this is very true, but there’s actually a whole lot more to understand about it before you start using it with your children.
The 4 Month Sleep Regression
I often hear parents throwing around the phrase “sleep regression” and wondering if the “X month regression” is the reason their baby isn’t sleeping through the night. Most regressions are attributable to…
When Will My Baby Sleep Through The Night?
The first thing I get asked when I tell people that I am a Pediatric Sleep Consultant is, “when will my baby sleep through the night?” I get it! During infancy, exhaustion is high and sleep is low. Sleeping through the night is that coveted pot of gold at the end of the rainbow that…
Why Safe Sleep Matters
As a parent, you’re going to worry about your baby a lot. I want to help you worry less about sleep by breaking down somer of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep guidelines and why they are so important…
Your Game Plan for Sickness & Sleep
Nothing can throw a wrench in a good sleeper like sickness can! And with the frequency that babies and toddlers are sick, it might feel like your good sleeper is always regressing. But even though sleep is frequently disrupted when we’re under the weather
Why You Need a White Noise Machine
If you’re creating a baby registry, you may have a white noise/sound machine on your list but have absolutely no idea why you want one (but spoiler alert: you want one!) So let’s dive into why white noise machines are helpful, how to use them, and other FAQs…
How to Transition Your Baby Out of the Swaddle
I’m a big fan of swaddling your newborn. Swaddling helps to recreate that snug and secure feeling that your baby came to know and love when they were tight and cozy inside of you. But all good things must come to an end, and so too does your time using the swaddle.
5 Reasons Why Your Baby Isn’t Sleeping Well
If you’re Type A like me, you love a good checklist. So, I figured I would give you one to run through if you’re experiencing sleep struggles with your baby.
explore.
