When we talk about newborn schedules, we want to focus on 3 goals.
Preventing overtiredness
Following an eat, play, sleep routine
Establishing a great bedtime routine
Sleepy Times
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This is a common question that parents have. And while the short answer is when your baby is between 12-15 pounds or double their birth weight, there is more to it than that. At Kelly Murray Sleep, we look to establish the sleep equation to set babies up for sleeping through the night once they are ready. Read on for the four things that make up the sleep equation.
You’re in the middle of sleep training and something just isn’t working. “Maybe my baby just isn’t cut out for this,” you think to yourself. Not so fast! Before you throw in the towel, take a look at these measures of progress and adjustments to make when sleep training feels like it’s gone off the rails. Then see if there may just be one small thing you can do to get right back on track!
One of the most important gifts you can give to your child is meeting them where they are developmentally. This means sometimes accepting that they require less sleep than, say, your friend whose kiddo sleeps 13 hours per night and takes 3 hour naps per day. Expectation setting is everything, especially when it comes to sleep and sleep training. Master Sleep Consultant Jade LiManni walks you through managing expectations with your child’s sleep, as well as determining what’s normal and healthy to see.
Naps can be challenging all on their own, but throw sleep training into the mix, and they can become a completely different beast. Allow me to explain the science behind what’s going on behind phenomenon, and explain some helpful tips to help turn your little one from a nap protestor to a nap enthusiast! (Or at least a nap taker!)
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Maintaining your breastfeeding routine while sleep training is of the utmost importance, especially when you’ve worked so hard to achieve it. I’m here to ease your worries and let you know that yes, you can breastfeed while sleep training. Here are four tips to help you maintain your milk supply as your baby starts sleeping for longer stretches and you begin to move away from night feedings.
Struggling to get your child’s sleep back on track after the holidays? Late nights, skipped naps, and too much excitement can disrupt their healthy sleep habits. This post-holiday recovery plan will help you reset bedtime routines, repay sleep debt with earlier bedtimes, and re-establish firm sleep rules. Follow these simple, actionable tips to restore peaceful nights and happier days for your family!
Wondering what to put on your baby registry or what to gift that expectant parent in your life? You need this list! These are the best products for baby sleep that every new parent should have. Read this first-hand account from Master Sleep Consultant McKenna Linford, who has tried all the products out there and has honed in on the top five you need.