So many changes happen to the family dynamics when a new family arrives! Some may worry that this is going to play havoc on their toddler’s sleeping and not know how to navigate through the changes. In order to help maintain your toddler’s great sleeping habits, it’s helpful to be mindful of certain aspects and prepare ahead. Here are a … Read More
Time to Fall Back
Three plans to prepare your baby or toddler for the end of Daylight Saving Time. #1 Sensitive Sleeper Plan If your baby or toddler is on the same strict schedule and is easily derailed if the timing is off, this is the plan for you. You are going to transition them to the new time by shifting wake-up time, meal … Read More
What to do with Baby Gifts not Safe for Sleep
Baby on the way? Let the gift giving begin! The people in your life will want to support you by buying you things for your new baby. It gives them the chance to walk down memory lane and get all the warm fuzzy feels of expecting and caring for new babies. Baby showers are curated by your loved ones with … Read More
Sleep Debt and Sleep Training; What The Doctor Didn’t Tell You
Getting enough sleep. Sleeping through the night. Avoiding a sleep debt. As much as we try to not focus on it, having consolidated night sleep is for both parent and child, feels like winning some sort of prize. But it can be hard to come by. And getting sound advice, even from medical professionals, can sometimes be misguided. For instance, … Read More
The Importance of a Dark Sleep Space
As a sleep consultant, one of the things I consistently recommend to clients is to make sure their child’s room is completely dark. And I don’t mean just turning off the lights – I want it to be pitch black. You should have trouble seeing anything at all once the lights are out and the curtains are closed. When there’s … Read More
Back to School Sleep Tips
BACK TO SCHOOL It’s mid August which means the return to school is just around the corner. As you’re preparing by shopping for new backpacks, water bottles and sneakers, don’t forget about setting up your child for success with sleep. Elementary age children should be getting 10-11 hours of sleep every night, preschoolers 11-13 hours and toddlers 12-14 hours. … Read More
4 Month Sleep Progression
Why a progression and not a regression? Brain has matured into two different types of sleep: NREM and REM. Before this mark, baby would fall asleep, go into deep sleep, and stay there until ready to wake up. Your baby is now cycling through 4 stages of sleep to create a sleep cycles that on average is about 30-45 … Read More
Wake Windows Versus a Clock Based Schedule
It can be confusing for parents when trying to decide to follow a clock based schedule or to go by wake windows. Many of the new apps and devices today follow wake windows and this is mainly so they can give a quick input to parents on average ranges for sleep based on baby’s age. While it’s great to understand … Read More
Do I have to include a bath in my child’s bedtime routine?
Absolutely not! It is true that, for many children, baths are a soothing activity that settles them into a delightfully calm state – perfect for bedtime! But there are a few reasons why you should consider eliminating bath time from your evening routine: 1. Your child doesn’t like baths If bath time is not your kiddo’s jam, please separate it … Read More