A little while back a fellow sleep consultant wrote a blog about when to ditch the pacifier and it’s like a giant lightbulb when off in my head. There actually IS a “better” time to get rid of the pacifier in terms of affecting your child’s sleep. When my daughter was 2 years old, we decided the pacifier needed to… View Post
The Vacation Sleep Regression: 5 Tips for baby sleep when traveling
Tips to help baby sleep when traveling If you’re planning on traveling this summer, be aware of the vacation sleep regression. Say what? Yup, there’s a regression that may occur after traveling with your child. But don’t fret, I’m sharing my best professional tips for baby sleep when traveling. In my pre-sleep coach days, I remember the anxiety I felt about… View Post
Is your toddler ready for a big kid bed?
Have a crib-jumper? A very big/tall toddler? A new baby coming who will need your only crib? Just really excited about that new Pottery Barn bed with the cute sheets? Unfortunately, none of these are amazing reasons to transition your toddler to a big kid bed. Or even convert their crib to one open side. If you are having sleep… View Post
Guest Blog: Managing Sleep When You’re Outnumbered
Recently, my neighbor shared this awesome picture of her kids while she was preparing dinner. That’s right, she has 4 kids under the age of five. I love when parents use social media to show the realness of parenting and not just the glamorous filters that can leave us feeling inadequate. Being sleep-obsessed, I immediately thought “how does she manage… View Post
Newborn Sleep Registry
My sister-in-law is expecting a baby this summer and I started having flashbacks to those exciting days of creating a baby registry. I remember entering Babies R Us and feeling extremely overwhelmed. I thought my husband and I would just kind of “learn as we go” but looking back, it would have been MUCH more helpful to have some… View Post