Can you believe we’re already in mid-October? Halloween is just two weeks away. The holiday isn’t as damaging to your child’s schedule as Christmas might be (especially if you visit multiple family homes, do a lot of driving, or host lots of guests), but it has the potential to throw a wrench in the mix. Here are some Halloween sleep … Read More
SIDS Prevention and Safe Swaddling
October is SIDS Awareness Month and parents are encouraged to learn more about the risk factors involved in SIDS and what steps they can take to prevent it. SIDS is defined as the death of an infant, less than 1 year of age that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly and cannot be explained after a thorough investigation is conducted. Scientists have … Read More
Ways Parents Can Prevent SIDS
While SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) is an extremely rare occurrence, that by no means indicates we should ignore possible risks and prevention methods. SIDS is defined as the sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant. The risk of SIDS is only about one in 1,500 and getting smaller, but of course, we would like to reduce this … Read More
6 Tips for Safe Baby Sleep
Since babies sleep so much as infants, it’s important to know the potential dangers and what you can do as a parent to make sure your baby is safe while sleeping. As a mom of five, 20-year nurse, baby sleep expert, and of course as the inventor of the Woombie baby swaddle, here are five tips on baby sleep safety: 1. Keep … Read More
The Four Month Sleep Regression: Why your 4 month old is not sleeping
When we do a child sleep consultation with a family, we often hear about how their child was “a fantastic sleeper” until they were four months old. Then, all of a sudden, everything changed and they couldn’t get their child to sleep. This change is commonly referred to as “the four month sleep regression” in the sleep world. Is it … Read More
Is My Child Ready to Make a Nap Transition?
I get these questions all of the time. When is my child going to transition from three naps to two? When will she move from two naps to one? When will she stop napping altogether? Nap transitioning isn’t a cut and dry thing. It takes time and if a child transitions too early, it can wreak havoc on the rest … Read More
It’s Time for Daylight Saving Time!
We spring forward again on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 am. I know it seems like we just turned the clocks back. Many of us struggled with early wake ups and cranky babes who had trouble making it to a 6:00 pm bedtime. But, fear not! The spring time change is easier on parents and babies.
Sleep Events Next Week!
Strong Little Sleepers has two exciting events planned for next week! We hope you can join us! Tacos and Tots Attention toddler parents! Join me at Toybrary Austin on Tuesday, February 25 for a special guided talk about sleep and nutrition! Cheryl Carey of Taste and See Healthy Baby Food and I will be there to answer your toddler … Read More
Sleep Tips for Surviving Holiday Travel
Over the river and through the woods—it’s the holiday travel season! Families are cramming into cars, hopping on planes and trains to be closer to the ones they love and to spend quality time together. When you have kids, traveling at the holidays can be stressful—especially if your children are sleeping in different environments than they are used to. Here … Read More
November Sleep Events
There are two opportunities to connect with Strong Little Sleepers this week! Please join us for one or both of these events! Teddy Bear Picnic at Toybrary Austin Join Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Lori Strong of Strong Little Sleepers as she leads the Teddy Bear Picnic storytime this month at Toybary Austin. Come dressed in your pajamas and … Read More