Sleep Tips

When Do Toddlers Drop Their Nap?

When Do Toddlers Drop Their Nap?

It’s time to talk about when is the right time for your toddler to bid farewell to their daily nap. Scary I know! I know from my own experience, it can be a bit intimidating. Determining the right time for your toddler to drop their nap is often an intuitive process but I’m here to help guide you on the best steps to take for an easy transition for both you and your toddler.

Can My Baby Sleep in a DockATot?

Can My Baby Sleep in a DockATot?

Are you a parent who has heard about the DockATot, a popular baby product that has gained widespread recognition in recent years? As with any popular product, it's common to have questions and concerns, particularly when it comes to something as important as sleep. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I frequently receive inquiries from clients regarding the use of the DockATot. In this post, I address these common questions and clear up any confusion surrounding this product.

A Sleep Consultant's Review of the SlumberPod®

A Sleep Consultant's Review of the SlumberPod®

Master Sleep Consultant Jade LiManni reviews one of our favorite sleep products on the market, the SlumberPod.

How to Get Your Baby To Sleep Through the Night

How to Get Your Baby To Sleep Through the Night

How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?

First, I’d encourage you to check out the post one of my fellow consultants, Katie Baker, made about how to know when your baby is ready to sleep through the night. Once you know your baby is ready to sleep through the night, you should look for and work on these four things. This is called the Sleep Equation

Why Consistency is so Important During Sleep Training

Why Consistency is so Important During Sleep Training

If there is a single most important part of sleep training, it’s consistency. In order to see success, you need to be consistent! Without it, you will be sending a very confusing message to your baby that can sabotage progress and it’s very unfair to your little one.

Are Sleep Consultants Worth It?

Are Sleep Consultants Worth It?

You are probably wondering if hiring a sleep consultant is really worth it. Asking yourself if it’s really beneficial or if you can just tackle sleep training on your own.

A sleep consultant offers you expert guidance and support every step of the way and will create a plan that works for YOUR family.

When Can I Expect My Baby to Sleep Through the Night?

When Can I Expect My Baby to Sleep Through the Night?

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.

Is There a Sleep Regression at Two Years Old

Is There a Sleep Regression at Two Years Old

The short answer is…yes. The two year sleep regression can cause your toddler to take a long time to fall asleep, wake in the night, wake early in the morning, interrupt naps or a combination of these things. In this blog, Sleep Consultant, Katie Giguere shares the many reasons for why the two year sleep regression occurs.

How to Drop the Nap

How to Drop the Nap

Is it taking your 3 year old longer than 20 mins to fall asleep at bedtime?

Are they no longer able to maintain a 10 hour night?

If yes, then t’s time to shorten (if longer than 1 hour) or drop the nap.

But how??

Give them “Quiet Time.”

How to Handle Sleep Regressions When Your Child Becomes an Older Sibling

How to Handle Sleep Regressions When Your Child Becomes an Older Sibling

Big life changes often come with a heaping side of sleep disruptions. Senior Sleep Consultant Meg Meadows has been through this herself with her children. In this post, she provides tried and true tips to help you prepare your child for big life changes so they can keep the sleep (and so can you!)

Strategies to Help Your Child Relax at Bedtime and Overnight

Strategies to Help Your Child Relax at Bedtime and Overnight

Senior Sleep Consultant Marian van Noppen provides child relaxation techniques for separation anxiety and bedtime stress at night. Learn how to help your child put themselves back to sleep with your guidance, starting with the most supportive approach and providing more distance as trust is gained.

How and When to Introduce a Lovey

How and When to Introduce a Lovey

Lovies can be a great way to infuse your child’s sleep environment with a sentimental, loving touch. It provides portable security they can depend on.

But what if your child doesn’t have a lovey?

Don’t worry, I got your back! This post will guide you from start to finish on all-things-lovey.

The Best Back to School Sleep Tips

The Best Back to School Sleep Tips

It’s Back to School, which means (please) go back to sleep! Don’t worry — Sleep Consultant Erin Wolen’s got you covered with her top tips for getting your child back into the best sleep routine for back to school.

Making the Move to a Toddler Bed

Making the Move to a Toddler Bed

So. It has finally happened. Your young toddler has decided to start climbing out of their crib.
Your babe is laughing and having a grand time trying to break free and meanwhile there are so many worries flooding your thought. What are you supposed to do now??
Ready or not, the time has come to transition your kiddo to a toddler bed.
Senior Sleep Consultant Melissa Bramwell has some great tips and encouragement in this latest blog. Check it out!