Most parents ask me what a “typical day” of feedings, naps, and bedtime would look like for their child. Because I get so many questions about this, I decided to dedicate this post to just that. What follows are typical baby and toddler sleep schedules for spec...
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Looking for a Gentle and Proven Solution to a Good Night’s Sleep for Your Whole Family? Would you like to have The Sleep Lady answer your toddler sleep problem here? If so submit your question in the Ask The Sleep Lady question box to the right. I will pi...
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This is a great blog post by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, aka Seattle Mama Doc. Its short, sweet and packed with info! I have put her words in italic. There is a lot of information (and opinion) about how to get your infant to sleep through the night. Cry it out/don...
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After a few months of throwing your schedule to the wind due to vacations, traveling, long days, BBQs and family fun, the time has come to get back on to a healthy sleep schedule! Here are some back-to-school sleep tips for helping children sleep: 1. If your ch...
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Nap Time Tips and Baby Sleep Solutions from The Sleep Lady: Remember that skipping naps will not help your child sleep better at night…..it’s the exact opposite! Watch for your child’s sleep cues and get them in to bed for their nap. Some common cues are: quiet...
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Weekly Toddler Sleep Problem for The Sleep Lady: “My daughter is almost 3 and for the last 6 months at least, she has woken 1-3 times during the night. All she needs is a quick back rub and she’s back asleep. If I don’t go in, her crying quickly esc...
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Baby Sleep Help: To Wean or Not to Wean the Pacifier “My 10 month old still sleeps with a pacifier and sometimes he’ll wake up in the middle of the night and cry because it fell out. If I get in there quick enough and put it back in his mouth he’ll someti...
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This week’s Toddler Sleep Question for The Sleep Lady: “I have made the mistake of rocking my now 13 month old to sleep. If I attempt to put him in his crib sleepy but awake he will stand and start crying. If I try to lie him back down or soothe him...
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A guest article about your child’s growing brain by Frank J. Kros, MSW, JD, President of The Upside Down Organization I have taken several workshops with Frank Kros from the Upside Down Organization. They are great!!! Just had to share this article with ...
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This week’s “Ask the Sleep Lady” Toddler Sleep Help question: “I need toddler sleep help! I have huge problems when it comes to putting my boys to bed. I have a three year old and a one year old. My three year old Parker gives me trouble...
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