Creating a Safe Sleep Environment for your Baby There’s one thing all new parents have in common – exhaustion. We all long for the days of an uninterrupted sleep. While that might take a while to happen, right from the beginning it’s importan...
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When it comes to your baby registry, it can be overwhelming to think of all the odds and ends you may need. However, the most important items for your registry are any products that will help you establish healthy, safe, and supportive sleep routines for baby. ...
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Ah, the holidays. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…except when it comes time to get your children to bed. Not surprisingly, January is one of my busiest months! The days are shorter, nights are longer (and more exciting!), there are lights, activities, ...
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This article originally appeared on US News and World Report, February 14, 2017. When it comes to infant sleep practices, perhaps no topic is more debated than whether parents should co-sleep, or share their bed with their infant. Concerns about the risk of suf...
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Baby Sleep: My Top 4 Holiday Sleep Tips The holidays are quickly approaching, and while they are some of the most joyous times we can experience with our family, they can also be some of the most stressful times. This is especially true with young children whos...
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Written by Andrea Strang, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, Postpartum Doula, and owner of KinderSleep. One of the most common things I hear from parents is that they feel like they are “doing it wrong”. There is nothing that can adequately prepare you...
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9 SIDS Prevention Tips Every Mom Should Know October is National SIDS, Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness month here in the United States. One of the biggest fears new parents have is SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Though the rate of SIDS relate...
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Many new parents are shocked to find out that their newborn won’t sleep…at all. In fact, it’s common for infants to wake every few hours to eat-their body is growing and developing at a rapid rate and they need fuel. Sleep When Your Baby Sleeps I’m sure that yo...
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Sleep Coaching and Pacifiers: Sleep Coaching With and Without Them Hi. I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady, and today I’m going to answer Kate’s question about sleep coaching and pacifiers: “My seven-month-old goes down fine at about 7 o’clock and has been sleep...
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Our pets are often our first children, but when you bring a new baby home suddenly you have to make adjustments. Your dog (or cat)’s previously quiet home will be filled with new smells, sounds, along with some major changes in schedules. Your dog’s daily outin...
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