Newborn Sleep Tips
“Welcome to motherhood; you’ll never sleep again!” I’m sure every new parent here has heard that one before. Helpful or not (emphasis on the NOT) this old adage is shared time and again. But is it really true?
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“Welcome to motherhood; you’ll never sleep again!” I’m sure every new parent here has heard that one before. Helpful or not (emphasis on the NOT) this old adage is shared time and again. But is it really true?
One of the most important ways to get sleep (and eating) off to a great start is to practice the pattern of, “eat, play, sleep” when structuring your day.
We spend so much time planning for labor & delivery, decorating the nursery, and setting ourselves up for life with a newborn, oftentimes an important piece gets missed in our preparation efforts: postpartum recovery.
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…
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.
It’s that dreaded time of day again! Your usually easy-going, happy-go-lucky baby is suddenly possessed and melting down. All your attempts to soothe them are falling on deaf ears and now you too have tears streaming down your face. This is the witching hour and here’s how to get through it.
An overtired baby is one who has passed the point of fatigue, and with overtiredness comes a whole host of struggles including inconsolableness, difficulty falling asleep, and frequent night wakes. It is important to…
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