Twins: My Top Four Twin Tips
If you haven’t heard me say it yet I’ll say it again…….I LOVE WORKING WITH TWINS! Bring me all the twins PLEASE! I love working with twins because I enjoy seeing families with twins realize that they can have sleep too! I also enjoy a challenge and I think we can all...
Short Nap Causes: Why your baby is taking short naps.
When a family tells me that their baby is struggling with short naps I have a mental list that pops into my brain that could be causing the short nap dilemma. There are seven things that are on that list that could be contributing to a baby taking short naps, but...
Sleeping in the Dark: How dark should it be while your baby sleeps?
Short answer: PITCH BLACK. Why? Because melatonin is produced when our eyes physically see darkness and in result tells our bodies it's time to rest. This is why your baby is going to sleep better in complete darkness for naps and for bedtime. On the contrary, when...
Sleep Myth: Baby’s Sleep Best When It’s Quiet
Did you know that in utero your baby is exposed to a volume of 70-90 decibels, 24 hours a day?! That’s as loud as a vacuum cleaner! This volume in utero is caused by several things including mom's blood pumping through her veins, her beating heart, and every breath...
Travel Day: What to Expect For Your Upcoming Travel’s With Your Baby.
Whether you are flying or driving, traveling with a baby or toddler is a completely different experience from when it was just you and your spouse taking a trip. As summer is approaching I know many of you are starting to prepare for your upcoming trips and may be...
Postpartum Depression: Be Aware So You Can Be Proactive.
Research shows that nationally, about 1 in 7 women experience symptoms of postpartum depression. After sitting down with Mental Health Specialist Hannah McMullen, LCSW for an interview on better understanding postpartum depression, I beg to differ. I...
SlumberPod: How to Keep Your Baby’s Sleep on Track While Away From Home.
It's a burning question that I get from my clients all the time; “How do I keep my baby on track with sleep while we are away from home?!” I get it. You worked hard to help your baby gain the rest that they are currently getting and you are afraid a vacation or trip...
Comfort Items: When is it Safe to Add a Blanket, Lovey, and Pillow?
Lovey’s, blankets, and pillows are all so cute, right?! But when is it okay to add these sweet comfort items to your baby’s/toddlers sleep environment? Today I am answering this question by simply breaking down what can be in your baby’s/toddlers crib by age....
Sleepy Cues: Understand When Your Baby is Trying to Tell You They are Tired.
Some of you might be thinking, “How is my baby supposed to “tell” me they are tired if they can’t verbally communicate yet?”. That’s a good question and I have the answer. Your baby communicates that they are tired through nonverbal sleepy cues. Sleepy cues are...
The Overtired Baby: Is Your Baby Overtired?
When I do an initial consultation with a new family, the most common reason the family is struggling with sleep is simply due to their baby being overtired. When I hear statements such as, “Why is my baby taking 30-minute naps?”, or “My baby fights sleep!”, or “My...