Sleep Tips

Why You Shouldn’t Let a Newborn “Cry It Out” (and what to do instead!)
The newborn days can be really dark days. Of course there is joy and love and so many other amazing emotions, but there can also be crushing sleep deprivation, postpartum anxiety and depression, and...

How to “Nap Train”: Getting Good Solid Naps for Your Baby or Toddler
We have heard all about “sleep training” and we know that the end goal is usually to have your baby “sleep through the night”, but what about naps? Can you learn how to “nap train” your baby or...

Sleep Regression at 8 Months Old: What it means for YOUR baby!
Any sleep regression is plain old not fun. It’s akin to having a root canal. Only longer. But it seems somehow worse when it creeps up on you and surprises you. That’s what can happen with the...

Transitioning From Co-Sleeping to a Toddler Bed
We know that many parents choose to co-sleep. We also know that there most often comes a time when parents and little ones are ready for their own sleep space. This can be a tricky transition, no...

4 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Tuning into YOUR Baby
It can be super tricky to pin down a 4 month old sleep schedule. It’s a busy time in your little one’s life where they are exiting the newborn stage, most likely hitting the 4 month sleep...

Is There a Sleep Regression at 14 Months?
Do you suspect that your little one is going through a sleep regression at 14 months old? A sleep regression can look like suddenly fighting or refusing naps, fighting bedtime, more night wakings,...

How to Wean off the Pacifier at Night
One of the big questions I get from parents is how to wean off the pacifier at night. And it’s a very valid question. The pacifier can be an amazing tool for soothing babies and to...

Daycare Sleep Regression: What it is and how to get sleep back on track!
The start of daycare is a big and exciting time in your family's life that often comes with mixed emotions. Just like most things in parenting, there are highs and lows, and pros and cons, and...

12 Month Old Refusing Second Nap: How to Get Sleep Back on Track
Is your 12 month old refusing their second nap? When our little ones suddenly start sleeping less, it’s hard on everyone. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting. We all need our...

3 Month Old Wake Windows: Tips and Sleep Schedules for YOUR Baby
Let’s talk about 3 month old wake windows. 3 months can be a really tricky time, sleep wise. There tends to be crap naps, more night wakings and most parents would like to just fast forward...

4 Month Sleep Regression
We talk a lot about sleep regressions, but the big one that deserves the most amount of attention is the 4 month sleep regression. The is mainly because of two important factors. One is that...

Potty Training for Naps and Bedtime
Let's talk about potty training for naps and bedtime. First off, potty training is a very big and exciting time for you and your toddler. It’s a big step forward in independence and it means your...

7 Ways to Get Better Sleep with Twin Babies and Multiples
Getting great sleep with ONE baby can seem hard. Getting great sleep with multiple babies may seem almost impossible. Or totally impossible if we're talking about more than two babies.... I hear...

8 Month Old Sleep Schedule: Finding the Perfect Schedule for Your Baby
There are so many benefits to having the perfect 8 month old sleep schedule. You can plan your days ahead of time, know when to schedule appointments and play dates, and feel totally at ease having...

How to Manage Fall Back Daylight Saving and Your Baby’s Sleep
Daylight saving time is every parent’s worst nightmare. You work so hard to get your baby on a solid sleep schedule all while going to battle against teething, illness and sleep regressions. The...