When our daughter was 4 months old, we did sleep training with her. Full on cry it out. Exactly what you think of when most people think of the term “sleep training”. It was horrible. It’s the hardest thing we’ve had to do with her. It’s also the best thing we’ve done! Following sleep training, …
Creating the best sleep environment for baby is easier than you think, as long as you keep a few important keys in mind! Chances are, when you found out you were pregnant you perused Pinterest and the Target aisles in search of the perfect nursery decor. I know I sure did. I envisioned myself rocking …
Sleep training methods do NOT have to include the dreaded cry it out. Phew. I just had to get it out there before I started this post. I’ll continue now. Yes, cry it out is a method of sleep training, but it is not the only one. If you look up sleep training, you will …
If you’re a first-time mom looking to start Babywise, you’re going to need these tips. As you probably know, Babywise is primarily used as a sleep training book. Although, I would argue that there is so much more to it than just instilling healthy sleep habits in your child. I have used the method with …
how to handle the crib to bed transition and keep your toddler in bed Ohhhh, transitions. Right when you think you’re nailing parenting, BAM! It’s time for potty training or the crib to bed transition, and you question everything you ever knew about parenting You then decide that your children can wear diapers and sleep …
It’s remarkably easy to establish good sleep habits for newborns, and yet I frequently hear from other moms that their children aren’t good sleepers. That still, at 5-years-old, their child is not sleeping through the night. Now, I do believe that some children are better sleepers than others; however, there are things we can do …
The Best Products to Get Your Baby Sleeping Well When I was a first-time mom, I pretty much had no idea what I needed to get my baby to sleep well. Everything I read said something different, and I was one of the first of my friends to get pregnant, so I really had nobody …
All parents know what it’s like to bring a new baby home from the hospital. The wonderful way their head smells, the way they fall asleep on your chest… and the lack of sleep for parents. Lack of sleep is no joke. Recently, there has been an influx of sleep consultants, who are trained to …
Today we have a guest post from one Katrina at Mama’s Organized Chaos. You can find me over at The Journey of Parenthood with a post for my twin mamas. Does your toddler call for you a gazillion times at night? Does she need water, or to go potty AGAIN, or hugs? Does she claim …
Figuring out how to help baby sleep through the night is one of THE most controversial topics out there for moms. There are so many thoughts on what works and what doesn’t work. Something that works amazingly well for one baby could fail miserably for another baby. But I have one tip for you that …