The Blog
Useful sleep posts, resources, tips & tricks, all for you, for free.
White noise
What exactly is white noise anyway? We use it and talk about it a lot in the baby world, but what is it?
Dream feeding
This week we’ll talk all about dream feeds, the what’s, when’s, why’s and how’s of the dream feed and all you need to know.
Spring ahead
It’s that time of year again where we’re all getting ready to change the clocks.
This time we’ll spring ahead, so don’t worry about any early-rising issues- not happening this time, so for my early rising babies, this one’s for you!
The lark vs. the early riser.
Do you have a lark (early bird) or an early riser on your hands? Perhaps you are totally unsure of whether or not your child is a true early riser or maybe just waking out of habit? Sometimes it can be really confusing to know, but I am going to teach you how to tell the difference.
Fall back survival guide
It’s time for everyone’s least favorite time change…Fall back. Gahhh. Read todays post for some practical tips to help you and your little ones get through the time change.
What is TOG and how to dress babies for sleep.
Today we will be talking all about TOG ratings, sleep sacks and how to dress your baby for sleep depending on the temperature.
Swaddling
Let's talk about swaddling.
There is so much to say when it comes to this topic, but I am super excited to finally talk about it here with you! Throughout history, swaddling has long been the common wrap for infants. Babies have been swaddled for a variety of reasons in different cultures, but the main reason we swaddle today is to prevent babies from startling themselves awake (in other words, inhibiting the startle reflex).
False start bedtimes
False start bedtimes are yet another one of the most common sleep disturbances that babies experience.
When to wake a sleeping baby
To wake or not to wake the baby? There are a few times where it’s super helpful and even necessary to wake a sleeping baby and we’ll go over all of it in today’s post.
Split nights
A split night is when your baby wakes in the middle of the night having difficulty falling back asleep and remaining awake for a long period of time - sometimes even for hours.
Separation anxiety
Let’s talk about separation anxiety.
Is your little one experiencing this at the moment? If so, keep reading.
How to help children overcome fears at bedtime
Does your child have fears at bedtime? If so, this post is for you. Let’s dive in and see how we can best help your child become much less fearful at bedtime.
Are babies afraid of the dark?
It would be totally understandable why one would assume that a baby would be afraid of the dark at bedtime. It makes total sense when you picture it:
Babies and boredom
Have you noticed lately how all of a sudden your baby needs a lot more entertainment?
What you need to know about dropping nighttime feedings.
Is your baby ready to drop nighttime feedings?
Is it too late or too early to sleep train?
I get asked this question all the time from desperate parents and my answer to these parents is really simple, No. No it’s never too early and no it’s never too late.
The importance of full feedings
Focusing on getting full feedings is the ripple effect that sets the stage for a successful ‘eat, play sleep’ routine.
The four month sleep regression
Has this regression made its way into your home? If so, this post is for you!
Today’s post is all about the infamous four month sleep regression. It’s by far the most dreaded out of all the regressions and the one that hits the hardest for most families.
Baby sleep cues
Are you familiar with your baby’s sleep cues? Do you know what signs to look for to determine when the best time is to put your baby down to sleep?
Baby sleep needs: What are they?
Today’s topic is all about baby/child sleep needs, what they are and how they play a role in our children’s’ sleep.