Have you ever heard or participated in this type of conversation? Mom 1: I am so tired. My baby was up 4 times last night and my husband slept through it all. Mom 2: Oh that sucks. Our baby has been sleeping through the night since she was 3 weeks old. You should just let her cry. It’s hard, but … Read More
Make the Most of Your Child’s Sleep Routine
When I conduct a sleep consultation with a family, we look at many different factors that can be affecting a child’s sleep. We look at schedules, environment, diet, and routine. One of the most common questions I am asked by parents is, “What’s the best routine to follow for naps and bedtime?” Many parents struggle with creating a sleep … 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