The Newborn Curl: What It Is and How to Handle It
The newborn curl, also called the newborn scrunch, is a natural and developmentally normal position often observed in babies shortly after birth. It’s one of those things you aren't warned about until you have a newborn and notice them curled into a little ball on their side. This position often alarms parents as we know that “back is best” for baby sleep. Let’s talk more about this curl and how to handle it.
Keeping Calm During Purple Crying
Many of us feel overwhelmed in the postpartum period. It's common to experience guilt and shame when we feel overwhelmed or overstimulated with a new baby, which can be very isolating. This is a quick reminder that you are doing great, welcoming a baby to the family is a lot of change at once. Read further for Keeping Calm During Purple Crying: When and How to Take a Break
The Essential Guide to Childproofing Your Home
Preparing Your Home for Your Little One: The Essential Guide to Childproofing
Welcoming a new addition to your home is an exciting time, but it also comes with a crucial responsibility - childproofing. In this blog post, we'll delve into the vital task of creating a safe environment for your little one. From selecting the right safety products to identifying potential hazards, this guide will lead you through the essential steps to childproofing your home.
It is never too early to childproof your home. Being proactive and doing some prep work before the baby’s arrival is the best way to ensure your child's safety before they gain mobility.
Contact Naps, Nap Traps, & Baby Sleep Tips
Worried you’re “spoiling” your baby with contact napping? Don’t be. Read this and lemme help you drown out the rest of the noise!
3 Signs Your Toddler is NOT Ready for a Big Kid Bed
Some babies are born ready. Some…are NOT. Here are 3 Signs Your Toddler is NOT Ready for a Big Kid Bed from a Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Daylight Savings: Spring Forward
The Slumberpod
What to Expect When Sleep Training with Me
Infant Sleep Guide & Sample Baby Sleep Schedules from a Pediatric Sleep Coach
Navigating baby sleep isn’t easy. Let me give you the rundown of some basics on infant napping, wake windows, sample schedule ideas, and overnight sleep development from babies and toddlers, 0 - 18 months of age.
7 Reasons for Babies’ Night Wakings
UGHHH! The dreaded sleepless nights. As new parents, you can anticipate them, but until you’re really in it, you can’t imagine how brutal they are. But why is your baby waking up in the middle of the night? If you are constantly facing issues getting your little one to sleep through the night, consider reaching out to me or another Certified Infant Sleep Consultant, for help. Sleep training your baby will definitely help distinguish between what are sleep disturbances or disruptions that are health-related and sleep associations due to your baby’s lack of ability to self-soothe themselves to sleep. Holistically, some of the most common reasons for babies’ night wakings include: