Teething gets blamed for a lot of rough nights, and I get it—it’s an easy go-to explanation when sleep suddenly falls apart. Your baby is extra fussy, they’re chewing on everything in sight, and their sleep has taken a nosedive. It must be teething, right? Maybe. But before we pin all those wake-ups on teething, let’s take a closer look … Read More
Sleep Associations: the good, the bad, the learned – Lauren Betts with Starry Night Sleep Consulting – Iowa
Sleep associations are the core to how we fall asleep and stay asleep. As adults, we may require a closed door, pitch black room, cool sheets, the fan on, white noise, etc. When we fall asleep at night we expect everything to be just the way we left it when we wake in the morning. If something is out of … Read More
Cry It Out vs No Cry. What to Do When It Comes to Your Baby’s Sleep – Liane Mamo with Good Night Sleep Site – Ottawa
There may come a time when your baby’s current sleep habits have you thinking about doing some sleep training to get everyone onto a more consistent sleep path. When you’re ready to improve your baby’s sleep and guide them towards a healthy sleep foundation, there’s often debate and discussion around “should I use the cry it out method or is … Read More