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...
Fears and Misconceptions of Sleep Training: The Truth Behind Common Fears and Misconceptions About Sleep Training
Let’s be honest. What’s the first thing you think about when you hear the phrase “sleep training”? Everyone’s answer is going to be different, but I guarantee many of you would probably shout out; “crying”, “vomiting”, “nightmare”, “emotional”, “impossible” etc......
Wake Windows: Understanding Your Baby’s Wake Window and How it Can Change Everything.
To those of you who have wondered, “What is a 'wake window'?”, “How do I know my baby’s wake window?”, “How do I know the wake window is perfect?”, “Is every wake window the same?”, “Why is knowing my baby’s wake window helpful?”, or “How do I know if or when the wake...
The Importance of a Bedtime Routine and How to Incorporate the Three B’s: Bath, Books, Bed.
Did you know that you can start creating a bedtime routine from the very beginning of your baby’s life. That’s right! I recommend that you start creating your baby’s bedtime routine when your baby is a newborn. The bedtime routine is part of establishing a healthy...
Sleep While Sick: How Sleep Should be Approached Differently When Your Baby is Sick.
It’s bound to happen. We hate to imagine our baby getting sick, but it’s been found that some babies have up to SEVEN colds within the first year of their lives. Looking back on Jude’s first year that sounds pretty close. Runny nose, congestion, fever, the whole bit!...
Dressing Baby for Sleep: How to Dress your Baby for Comfortable and Safe Sleep.
Are you like me and worry about your baby getting too cold or too hot while they sleep? Today, I want to help you and me out by talking through how to dress your baby for sleep with safety and comfort in mind so that we don't have to worry about this thought keeping...