As a designated safe sleep guardian, Dream Baby Sleep® wants to ensure all parents have access to the information they need to make the safest sleep decisions for their little ones. Our Safe Sleep Checklist is your guide to ensure that your baby’s designated sleeping space is safe. Until their first birthday, babies should sleep [...]
Toddler sleep training can be one of the most difficult parts of parenting throughout the toddler years. As any new parent will tell you, one of the most hard-won battles in the first year and a half is teaching your baby how to fall asleep on her own and to sleep through the night. But [...]
4 month sleep regression is common among babies, and many parents think things will get better once their baby “gets through it”. However, more common than not, the baby is not able to self-regulate and get back on track. We recommend not waiting any longer than 2 weeks before addressing the new-found nap strikes, night [...]
Big kid bed transition can be hard for some toddlers. Children, especially young children, often feel uneasy when it comes to change. For some children, it can result in a feeling of being out of control, which is very difficult for them. Even when children aren't afraid of this transition, there is still the matter [...]
The swaddle is one of the most effective ways to make your baby feel safe, secure, and calm. Many babies, however, seem to dislike being swaddled. Going by their baby's reaction, many parents assume that they have that one baby who doesn't like being wrapped up. Ironically, the number of parents who think they are [...]
Calm a fussy baby with MEMEENO®. 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 [...]
Bedtime by age is what we are talking about today. Knowing how much sleep children need in addition to the best time to put them to bed is key to ensuring that the little ones get adequate restorative sleep and remain on a successful sleep schedule. Let's take a look at bedtime by age and [...]
Sleep training methods are varied, and not all of them to mean you let your baby Cry It Out, although that can sometimes be a part of it. Choose one of the sleep training methods below based on the temperament of your baby, parenting style and family dynamic. Realizing it's no longer your job to [...]
Improve Early rising to help your baby and yourself. 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 [...]
A healthy foundation for infant sleep is key to keeping our baby's healthy and developing as they should. 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 [...]
