Baby’s & Sleep
3 Common Myths About Your Baby’s Sleep
and What You Really Need to Know Instead Sleep is one of the greatest areas of struggle for parents of infants. Studies have consistently shown that not getting enough sleep puts caregivers at higher risk of postpartum mood disorders, marital difficulties, and reporting decreased overall satisfaction with parenting. Emerging research also continues to show that…
Read MoreI actually think my baby is happier after sleep training, why is that?
As a sleep consultant for babies and toddlers, I guide parents through the sleep challenges that often accompany the early years of parenting for a living. I walk alongside parents while we tackle this huge hurdle – changing a child’s sleep habits. Some of the babies I meet are waking up every 30 to 45…
Read MoreNewborns Need Sooooo Much Sleep
Keep An Eye On The Clock Newborns need soooo much sleep and new parents often underestimate this. Having an awareness of what a tired baby looks like can help. Even better though, is paying attention to the clock. Catching them before they are exhausted is key to good sleep. Even when it doesn’t seem like…
Read MoreShould you wait to sleep train until after the 4 month regression?
I get this question all the time – you may have heard of the dreaded “4 month sleep regression”, where any decent sleep your baby’s been having goes completely out the window. I put it in quotes because a) it doesn’t happen at 4 months – it can and often does start as early as…
Read MoreSetting Your Baby Up For Sleep Success
How are you supposed to be the best parent you can be while being CHRONICALLY EXHAUSTED from sleep deprivation? It is hard- really hard! The good news is, you can create good sleep habits without being a drill sergeant. We are here to tell you that you don’t have to put the baby in…
Read MoreBedtime Habits For Newborns and Children
Sleep patterns are often learned as children. When these patterns are repeated, they become habits. Helping your child learn good bedtime habits may help make going to bed a pleasant routine for you and your child. Your New Baby (Less Than 2 Months) At first, your new baby is on a 24-hour feeding and sleep-wake…
Read MoreHelping Babies Sleep Safely
Either you have a new baby or you’re expecting one (or 2, or 3…), and that’s awesome. Take these steps from the CDC to help your baby sleep safely and reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Place your baby on their back for all sleep times Even if…
Read MoreSleep Coaching In Philadelphia
So, you’re tired. You’ve somehow accepted the fact that sleep deprivation is a rite of passage for new parents, even though you really really really want sleep. Guess what? Sleep deprivation does NOT have to be your reality. After years of serving families across NYC and NJ, we’ve recently expanded our services to the Philadelphia…
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