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The Pacifier & Sleep – Friend or Foe?
We talk a lot about the pacifier with our sleep consulting clients. We get asked a lot of questions like… “Should I keep the pacifier when sleep training?” “At what age should I take away the binkie?” Some babies LOVE the pacifier from the start. As much of a comfort the pacifier can be for…
Teething & Sleep
Teething gets such a bad rap and is often a “catch-all” for most common baby concerns. Extra fussy? Teething. Chewing on hands? Teething. Extra night wakes? Yep, teething gets blamed for this a LOT! It can be so stressful as parents to see our babies fussy, in pain, or otherwise uncomfortable. It feels safe to…
Sleep & Separation Anxiety in Babies and Toddlers
Separation anxiety in babies and toddlers can be intense. Your normally happy, (somewhat) adaptable child may start to act dramatically differently and have some very strong responses to being away from you. It can look like: If you are in the middle of this or you’ve been through it in the past, you know how…
Common Sleep Training Concerns
As a child sleep consultant, I talk with so many parents who are absolutely exhausted and struggling with their little one’s sleep. Many families are ready to sleep train so the whole family can be well-rested, but there are special circumstances that they fear will affect the sleep training process. We hear a lot of “I…
8 Tips to Stop Poop From Interrupting Sleep
At some point or another in our motherhood journey, most of us exclaim “how can I stop poop from interrupting sleep!?” If you are in this situation or have been there in the past, you know how challenging it is! That is why I call this “The Dreaded Poop.” Pooping at bedtime, during nap or…
3 to 2 Nap Transition Insight
Another nap transition? Already?! Parenting can seem like it’s just one thing after the next, especially with baby sleep and naps! Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, it changes. Two steps forward and one step back. It can be so frustrating and confusing trying to understand what is going on when your…
Baby Sleep Cycles Explained
Have you been asking Google questions like this? “Why is my baby waking up all night? I just fed her!” “Why does my baby take short naps?” “Why is my baby restless in the early morning?” Let’s stop the scroll and let me help explain what’s going on… Your Baby is Having a Hard Time…
Working with The Bella Luna Team
It’s New Year’s and a popular resolution is: GET MORE SLEEP! In fact, it was 6 years ago at this time that I began my journey to teaching my twins healthy sleep habits! Maybe you’ve been toying (obsessing) with the idea of getting help for your family’s sleep challenges. Maybe you’ve even been reading reviews…
#1 Tip For Sleep Training Success
Picture this: you’re in Vegas… you’re not big into gambling, but you found a slot machine, and you sit down to play. You pull the lever the first time, you don’t win anything. That’s ok, it takes a few tries, right? You pull again, nothing. Again, nothing. You’re about to get up and move on…
Are Babies Supposed to Sleep Through the Night?
“Are babies supposed to sleep through the night?” I have come across this question many times. Usually, it is presented as a reason why we shouldn’t sleep train. So let’s break it down… Literally, no one sleeps through the night. Average Night For A Baby All human bodies wake many times during the night, usually…
Keep Your Child Well-Rested This Holiday Season
This week in the US, we kick off the holiday season with Thanksgiving. For many families, the holiday season may look a little (ok, a lot) different this year due to the pandemic, but it can still be a busy time for families. I’m getting a lot of questions like, “how do I handle sleep…
6 Reasons Your Baby is Taking Short Naps
If your little one is struggling with short naps, it can start to feel like you NEVER get a break. It can also lead to a fussy, overtired baby who can barely make it to bedtime. You’re not the only one who wants your babe to take longer naps – their little body needs consolidated,…