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 [...]
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 [...]
I often find myself wondering what’s in everyone’s bag of tricks when it comes to Mommy must have products. There are thousands of products to choose from and knowing where to start can be overwhelming. I’m going to break this down in an unconventional way and start with something for Mom. Top 5 Must Have [...]
Babies LOVE white noise. They have been living in your womb for 9 months hearing the loud swooshing of your heart beat, organs working, the rumbles of your belly, vibration of your voice and the chatter outside! Next time you are taking a bath, turn the faucet on full blast and put your head under [...]
Night waking use to be the bain of my existence, I broke EVERY rule in the book. I did what many do when their babies wake 3-5 times per night (after 4 months old) we feed them. I'm not saying this is bad, if it works for you, run with it. If you're like me [...]
As our toddlers develop they often become pro's at bedtime stall tactics. My daughter is famous for proclaiming anything and everything to stall bed time, her latest attempt is "I have a hang nail". The best advice is to talk to your toddler using what I call "positive sleep speak". The best way to start [...]
I've been traveling regularly with my daughter since she was 3 months old, internationally and domestically. If you have a different last name from your little ones father, take it from me and travel with a notarized consent letter internationally along with the child's birth certificate and passport. The timing of the flight is not [...]
By Newton Baby When my baby was first born, we kept a whiteboard in the living room to note naps, feedings, and pumping times for the next 12 hours. Aside from helping us keep track, it had an additional benefit: The timeline discouraged some well-meaning, but misinformed, advice. “If you slept when the baby slept, [...]
