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When To Wake a Sleeping Baby
You may have heard to “never wake a sleeping baby.” Parents are often flabbergasted when we tell them during a sleep consultation that they may need to wake their baby up at times. We usually hear a popular baby sleep myth, “BUT, you should never wake a sleeping baby!” But as certified child sleep consultants,…
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TOG Rating & How To Dress Baby For Sleep
As a parent, I was and still am always worried about my daughter’s temperature when she is sleeping. Keeping our little ones cool and comfortable can sometimes be hard to do, especially in the hotter months of the year. And the reverse is how to keep our babies warm enough in the winter months, without overheating.…
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When Can A Toddler Have A Pillow And Blanket?
When I meet with toddler parents for a child sleep consultation, one of the questions that I a lot is “when can a toddler have a pillow and a blanket”? Safe sleep says nothing in the crib until our little one’s turn 1, but after that, it’s hard to know when to time these milestones.…
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Mental Leap 10 and Sleep
You are 17 months into the parenthood journey. You now have a full-blown toddler on your hands, and you’re thinking about birthday party number TWO! You crushed the 2-1 nap transition, and sleep is going well for you and your toddler. Then BAM! Your toddler isn’t napping anymore (RIP nap), waking up multiple times a…
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Leap 9 and Its Effects on Toddler Sleep
You are on the edge of toddlerhood. I don’t need to tell you that time flies. Because your little one is 14 months old, the past year must feel like only days ago. Your little one is gaining more and more independence each day. They are smiling more, acting like they don’t need you as…
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Preserving Sleep While Camping with Your Baby
Summer is upon us, which means we are starting to plan all the fun and adventurous outings for our families! A memory that most parents love to create with their little ones is taking them camping in the woods. The thought of roasting marshmallows, catching fireflies at night, and spending the whole day swimming in…
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Leap 8 & Sleep
Can you believe it?!?! Your baby is now 1 year old! I remember when Addie turned 1, I was a ball of emotions. It seemed like overnight she went from baby to this little toddler. Your little ones’ first birthday marks a huge milestone for all parents. It also comes with new set of challenges…
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5 Tips For Surviving Leap 6
Your sweet little baby is now 8 months old. Can you believe it?!?! You may be feeling comfortable with your baby’s sleep schedule and feeling like you are getting the hang of this motherhood thing! Yay! Hopefully your baby has started sleeping like a champ. Then all of a sudden, your baby hit another one…
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Improving Your Autistic Child’s Sleep
I worked for the Ontario Autism Program in Canada for several years and I heard from many of my parents over the years that their child never slept. I could see the sleep deprivation in the parents and in the kids. I wished I could help! Hearing these same statements over and over from families…
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Leap 5 & Sleep: Your Baby’s Sleep at 6 Months
Wow! You’ve made it 6 months as mama to your sweet little baby! Way to go! Motherhood truly is the hardest job, but the most rewarding. You may have seen that your baby is changing yet again! There are likely lots of physical developments, but your baby is also going through major mental and emotional…
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Leap 3 & Sleep
Can you believe it? Your baby is 3 months old! Where did the time go? As a new mom, I remember people saying “cherish every moment because they grow up so fast!” At the 3 month period, I started to understand what they meant! I vividly remember when Adeline was 3 months old. One day…
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How To Navigate Leap 2 & Your Baby’s Sleep
Way to go! You’re two months into this journey of parenthood. You made it through Leap 1 and now your baby may be: Figuring out their days from their nights, meaning your little one is… Starting to sleep longer stretches at night Smiling at you, like really smiling at you! Finally, some feedback! Things may…
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