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Steps That Can Reduce the Risk of SIDS

October is SIDS Awareness Month and today’s post will help you answer the question “what steps can reduce the risk of SIDS for my baby?” SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a topic that no one wants to talk about, but parents think (*obsess*) about as a natural part of having a baby. When we…

White Noise for My Baby or Toddler?

“Should I use white noise for my baby or toddler?” is one question that I get a lot as a child sleep consultant. You probably stumbled upon this page by asking Google the same question! The short answer? YES! Now, You Ask, “Why?” Let me break down the reasons why below, but first let’s answer…

The Importance of Bedtime Stories as Part of a Soothing Routine

Today on the Bella Luna Sleep Blog, we are welcoming Stephanie Brusseau of Usborne Books & More to help us understand the important of bedtime stories and answer the question “why should I read bedtime stories to my children as part of their soothing routine?” Stephanie is also a twin Mom to 2-year-old boy girl…

Enhance Your Child’s Healthy Sleep Habits with Essential Oils

Today on the Bella Luna Sleep Blog, we are welcoming, Brianne Squires to join us to share how you can enhance your child’s healthy sleep habits with essential oils! I’m a huge fan of using essential oils to help enhance children’s soothing routines and promote sleep. Brianne is an expert on essential oils and pretty…

How To Create A Bedtime Routine For All Ages

We hear all about how important a bedtime routine is, but do we know why or how to create a bedtime routine? “Why is it so important?” “What should I do?” “Wait, I need one too?” These questions may all be crossing your mind as you think about creating a soothing routine to promote sleep…

Top 10 Baby Sleep Myths & The Real Deal

This is how it goes, right? You have a baby. The advice comes pouring in from well-meaning family and friends and even strangers! (lucky us!) People ask “is she a good baby?” (what does that even mean?!) If you express your baby is having challenges sleeping, even more advice comes flowing in, usually around baby…

5 Must Have Sleep Gifts for Your Baby Registry

True or False… 5 months pregnant with twins, walking into Buy Buy Baby with my handsome husband, going through the process to start our baby registry. I got so overwhelmed in the first aisle that I started crying so we had to leave?! TRUE! Many parents are in similar situations and now that I’m an…

Preserving Healthy Sleep Habits in the Summer

Summer is a fun time for children and adults alike, but all this fun can wreak havoc on sleep! Your children will enjoy the sun, warm weather and all of the fun summertime activities like the beach, the park, the zoo, the aquarium, the farm, the fireworks…maybe so much so that snoozing isn’t a priority…

Top 5 Tips for Traveling With Your Littles

One of the top questions I get is for tips for traveling with littles and not having sleep get derailed. Today I am going to share my top 5 tips for traveling with littles, but before I do, there is one thing I want to have you keep in mind. With all transitions, it is…

Should I partner with a sleep coach for my little one?

When my twin boys were little, I contemplated this question a lot! Some babies learn to love sleep from the start. You hear all the stories of “my baby slept through the night at 8 weeks old” and get immediately jealous, right? Some babies and children have challenges learning to self soothe and develop healthy…

How I decided to become a Child Sleep Consultant

I am constantly asked “how did you decide to become a child sleep consultant?!” Perhaps I should step back a minute and first introduce myself… Hi there! I am Christine Brown, founder of Bella Luna Family and a certified child sleep consultant. My twin boys, Ryan and Nicholas, call me “Mommy”. My husband, Jeff, is…