When you think of a baby sleeping through the night, you may be envisioning a two-month baby, or perhaps older than that. But recently I’ve been getting an intriguing question from my blog readers. Can your newborn sleep through the night? Good question! Today we’ll talk about what you can realistically expect, plus how to get started on teaching your baby to self-soothe so peaceful nights start sooner. In This Article Sleeping Through The Night: What’s The Holdup? When Do Babies Start Sleeping Through The Night? Can a Newborn Sleep Through The Night? My BEST Tip For Teaching Baby To Sleep P ..read more

Picture this: Once upon a time, a new mom put her baby down at night…and the sweet little one drifted easily off to sleep. The mom didn’t have to teach Baby to self soothe at night; it just happened naturally. And they lived happily ever after. Does this sound like a fairytale? For many new parents, it is! Not all babies simply teach themselves to fall easily off to sleep. And these parents are reaching out more and more for help so the whole household can get the rest they need. If your experience with your baby’s sleep is more frazzled than fairy tale, don’t despair. I taught my baby to sel ..read more

Should I Use a Baby Monitor? Sleep training isn’t always a walk in the park. You may be thinking that if you use a baby monitor, it’ll be a dream instead. But is it a good idea? Today we discuss the pros and cons of using a baby monitoring device while teaching your baby to sleep through the night. What is a Baby Monitor? I’m guessing that most people reading this blog know what a baby monitor is. But did you know what monitors can actually do? At their most basic, baby monitors allow parents to hear when their little one wakes up. They help us feel better about letting Baby sleep, since we wi ..read more

7 Reasons Your Preschooler Won’t Go to Bed Usually, I talk about helping babies and toddlers sleep. But then I got this this message: “What do I do if my preschooler won’t go to bed?” It was signed, “Embarrassed Mom.” (And yes, that tugged at my heart strings a little.) Actually, I’ve had several clients who came to me because they had tried to get their toddlers to sleep, then just gave up when their youngster had severe temper tantrums. Some parents even expressed worries about failing pre-K work and signs of anxiety in their preschooler. So this wasn’t entirely new ground for me. Here’s th ..read more

So glad to “see” you here again! Today, I’m taking a bit of a departure from my usual posts. I love to give new moms data and tips on infant sleep. Research has always been one of my favorite things, and helping other moms is another one. Which brings me to today’s article: why it’s normal to reach out to others. Here is why you need help with Baby’s sleep. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s talk about it. Why You May Need Help With Baby’s Sleep When I first had my beautiful daughter, I was sure I had things all locked up. I had read every book, taken courses in child development, and was an RN ..read more

  Top 7 Questions About Baby Sleep Consulting I was recently asked one of the most common questions about baby sleep consulting. But it was a great question. It made me realize that so many of us, as parents want the same things for our children. Healthy sleep is one of those things. You might wonder what baby sleep consulting involves and whether it’s right for you. And yes, you’re wondering about cost. (If we were all born independently wealthy, we wouldn’t need to worry, but this is the real world!) Here are the 7 most common questions I get about infant sleep consulting and the answe ..read more

How to Sleep Train Your Preemie I’ve had quite a few clients who wondered what would be different when it came to teaching their sweetie to go to sleep. You may even be concerned you’ll do some accidental damage when you sleep train your preemie. Well, rest easy. I’m here to tell you what’s different and what’s not so different when you’re helping a premature baby to sleep. You might be surprised! Let’s talk about premature young ones and how they sleep. Keep These Tips in Mind Sleep training a baby who was born a little ahead of schedule may seem daunting. But it’s all a matter of understand ..read more

Sleep Training Not Working? The Top 5 Reasons Why Sleep training not working for your little one? If so, you’re probably disappointed. I know I was until I found some solid answers…and finally got some rest! Luckily, as a registered nurse and a mother of two wonderful girls, I knew what to try when my littlest just wouldn’t sleep. If you’ve been trying to sleep train your baby and not seeing success, here’s what to do. In This Article: You’re Not Alone When Do Babies Sleep Through the Night? Top 5 Reasons Sleep Training is Not Working When to Seek Extra Help   Surprise: You’re Not Alon ..read more

  5 Ways “Cry it Out” RUINS Your Baby’s Sleep Tempted to let your little one cry it out until they sleep? Watch out — this old-school method can backfire bigtime. (But it all depends upon how you let your baby cry it out…more on that below.) Here are 5 ways letting your child cry alone can ruin their sleep training, plus what to do instead. In This Article What is the Cry it Out Method? What About Parents Who Say “Cry it Out” Worked? 5 Ways Cry it Out Can RUIN Sleep Training What Should You Do Instead? Help! My Baby Still Won’t Sleep What is the Cry it Out Method? The cry it out method ..read more

Help! My Baby Won’t Nap! So your mother, your cousins and your bestie all told you, “Don’t worry about losing sleep. You can nap when you put the baby down.” Surprise, surprise: your baby won’t nap. They fuss being put down, or they will only sleep for a few minutes. What now? Here’s what a typical baby nap schedule looks like month-by-month, some common reasons babies won’t nap, and what you can do. In This Article: All Babies Are Different How Much Should Your Baby Be Napping? The Most Common Reasons a Baby Won’t Nap How to Get Back on Track With Naps Baby Won’t Nap? Time to Call the Pros ..read more