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Sleeping at Daycare
“I know they won’t be sleeping at daycare.” I remember when my twins were starting daycare. We had always had in home care and I worked from home so I could see them all the time. I was now trusting my heart and soul to someone else and that was scary. What worried me, almost…
Read MoreNewborn Twin Sleep Tips From A Twin Mom
“I’ve never written about twin sleep.” As a twin Mom and a child sleep coach that’s helped hundreds of twin families in the past 5 years, I think it’s a little crazy that I’ve never written about twin sleep! So from today forward, that statement will no longer be true! I’m flashing back to those…
Read MoreWorking 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…
Read MoreSoothing Your Baby With the 5 S’s
Babies are hanging out, baking in the womb, eating and sleeping around the clock. It’s dark, warm and snug. It’s also loud and there is a lot of jiggling from Mom moving around. Sounds like a pretty sweet place to be. Next thing they know, they are in the big, bright, overstimulating world and everything…
Read MoreManaging Your Toddler’s Sleep and A New Baby
Many parents are trucking along, figuring out this parenthood gig and once we feel like we’ve got our sea legs, we decide to add a new baby to the mix. Let’s keep it interesting, right? While your toddler / preschooler may thank you later, some kiddos may not love the change at first. Sleep is…
Read MoreNever Wake a Sleeping Baby?
I’m convinced whoever came up with the phrase “never wake a sleeping baby” must’ve been blessed with a unicorn baby. You know…those magical infants that rarely cry, sleep through the night early on and put themselves to sleep without a peep? While this advice might work for those few lucky ones…it can cause some serious…
Read MoreSteps 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…
Read MoreWhite 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreEnhance 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreTop 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…
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