1. Practice safe sleep Keeping your baby safe is your number one priority. Always follow these safe sleep practices from the American Academy of Pediatrics : Place your baby to sleep on their back Put your baby to sleep on a firm surface, such as a crib or bassinet, with only a fitted sheet Keep [...]
Do you think your newborn doesn’t like being swaddled? Well, sorry to say moms and dads, but that is not the case! While they may not like initially being swaddled, or they like to try and break free of the swaddle, all babies feel most secure once swaddled. Here are 4 reasons babies should be [...]
MEMEENO® is helping babies sleep one belly at a time with their signature product the belly band. Hearing your baby cry is very hard. It's often difficult to tell what is causing a baby to cry. Is it gas? Is she uncomfortable? Does she want to be held? She will have been well fed, her diaper changed [...]
Bedtime starting too late causes 3 main problems: Difficulty falling asleep. Once the baby exceeds the natural sleep window the body produces adrenaline to cope. This is often when we see the "second wind". Getting in front of this is key. Multiple Night Wakings. When bedtime is too late cortisol is released and causes poor sleep [...]
Sleep training does NOT have to mean Cry It Out but it is an effective method! Choose a method based on the temperament of your baby, parenting style and family dynamic. Realizing it's no longer your job to soothe your baby to sleep is where we start. Instead, take a gentle step back and allow your baby [...]
Early rising is one of the most challenging components of sleep because the lightest stage of REM sleep is between 4 AM and 7 AM. This makes it hard for our little ones to return to sleep during these times. I do NOT subscribe to the theory, "I just have an early riser". Sleep is [...]
Do you have the "short" nap blues? Is your baby the one who will just never nap? Sleep is learned so start fresh today, throw out all your assumptions and take the plunge. Dive into the glory of the circadian sleep rhythms and find you baby’s sweet spot. Great news is, you can teach new [...]
Adequate sleep is proven to help a child’s cognitive development, emotional balance, behavior and overall health. Fostering healthy sleep habits with your little one right out of the gate will set you up for success! Although we don’t sleep train babies until 4 months from their estimated due date, there are steps you can take [...]
Constipation in Babies & Children Guest blog by Allison Jandu - Potty Training Expert Unfortunately, constipation is very common in babies and children. But if you know what to look for and have a couple remedies in your back pocket, the problem can usually be relieved fairly quickly. Causes: Any change in diet, especially from [...]
So, your baby or toddler is hooked on the pacifier and you don’t know what to do! Below are some quick tips on how to address the pacifier for babies and toddlers. For babies you can be much more direct but for toddlers it's all about communication and coming up with a plan! Before we [...]
