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...
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...
Are You Tired? Rest is Not Just About Getting a Full Nights Sleep.
What does it mean to rest? Rest: to cease work or movement to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength. Do you know how everyone has a word? Like a word that they cling to, throughout life, sort of like a mantra. The word “rest” is my word. For several years...
The Importance of Sleep: Why Is Sleep Important For You and Your Baby?
When you hear the words “health” or “stay healthy” what is your first thought? I think most would say, “staying healthy means working out.”, some others may say, “staying healthy means maintaining a healthy diet.”, or, “staying healthy means staying...
Daylight Savings: How to Adjust Your Baby’s Schedule
Just like that, the end of daylight savings is upon us! March 14th at 2:00 AM our clocks will push forward one hour. This is when I get excited because I know Spring is upon us and Summer is not too far off! Hooray for more sun and more play! This leads me to...