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The Most Frequently Asked Breastfeeding Questions

When you are newly breastfeeding or preparing to do so, it may come as a shock that there will be a lot of information thrown your way. From books to moms groups to over-interested relatives, we can end up feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Over the years I’ve seen moms stop nursing due to the…

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5 Month Old Held For All Sleep Case Study

When I met Ashley and Ja-von for the first time during a discovery call, they shared with me how their 5 month old had to be held for all sleep or she would only sleep for 20 minutes! They were exhausted! Adding to that, Ashley was returning to work soon as a nurse and she…

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Top 6 Reasons Our Sleep Consultants Love The Snuggy Buddy Sleep Sack

In early 2022, we found out that our team’s favorite sleep sack was being discontinued because the business was closing due to Covid. We were devastated! This sent me on a mission to find our *new* favorite sleep sack. You see, not any sleep sack will do. We work with a lot of families whose…

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Does My Baby Need A Sleep Sack In The Summer?

The temperatures rise and all of a sudden we start worrying again about our little ones becoming comfortable for sleep and making sure we are dressing them properly for the warmer summer season. You may be asking yourself “does my baby need a sleep sack in the summer?” Let’s explore keeping your baby comfortable for…

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The Benefits of Sleep Training 

Sleep training has become a popular and controversial topic in recent years – hello, TikTok, and Instagram! There are many opinions on the subject, some rooted in science and fact, and others rooted in fear and shaming. Here is a great post on debunking sleep training myths that address some of those opinions. As a…

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When Do Sleep Regressions Happen Plus Tips

When you are a child sleep coach, your blog is a pretty popular place at night! And you know what people are googling about a lot? Sleep regressions. And also there are lots of inquiries about “what are the ages when sleep regressions happen?” Read on for the skinny on sleep regressions and tips on…

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Is Baby Led Weaning Right For Our Family?

As an IBCLC, I get lots of questions about feeding in general. One of the most popular questions that I get once babies start to approach the age of introducing solids is “Is baby-led weaning right for our family?” Followed by, “Did you use baby-led weaning with your little one?” I’m going to share our…

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How To Feel Less Anxious About My Child’s Sleep? 

Are you experiencing anxiety around your little one’s sleep?  You are NOT alone! As a new mom struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety, my son’s sleep could affect my mood and ruin an entire day. It impacted my ability to enjoy motherhood and connect with my new baby. I was obsessed, but not in a…

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What Are Healthy Sleep Habits For Children?

If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you have likely heard us talk about healthy sleep habits for children. While we talk a lot about it, I think it makes sense that we dive into what is considered healthy sleep habits for babies, toddler and big kids. Plus, what we can do to…

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How To Know If My Child Is Overtired & What To Do

Have you ever been exhausted, but you powered through and once your head hit the pillow, you couldn’t sleep? Overtiredness is to blame. This same thing happens with our children. So if we know our child is tired, but we miss the window to get them down, they move into an overtired state. Overtiredness makes…

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How You Can Improve Your Child’s Sleep Today 

Hi! I am Kyle Mlasko, Bella Luna Family’s newest sleep consultant. I’m truly thrilled to be a part of the team and can’t wait to support families around the country!  I decided to become a sleep consultant after sleep training my son had such a profoundly positive impact on my life. Once my son learned…

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How To Get Longer Naps Using Crib Hour

If you’ve been Googling “how to get baby to nap longer” or “when do babies start taking longer naps”, you may have heard the term ‘crib hour’. That may be what brought you here! If so, welcome! First off, I want to say that I know how hard it is when your little one is…

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