How can a sleep sack be useful? A sleep sack or a wearable blanket can be a useful tool to help promote sleep in newborns through toddlers! It is a great way of keeping your infant warm during the night while eliminating the safety risk of using a loose blanket. Sleep sacks can also include a [...]
What are some things I can do to help my children sleep around the holidays? It is so common for children to have sleep disruptions during the holiday period! Evening events, traveling, spending time with extended family, and excitement of the season can all contribute to inconsistent schedules and [...]
When should I wean my child’s pacifier? Generally, this topic is best for your child’s dentist. In the meantime, from a sleep perspective, know that there are a few times when it might be easier to wean the pacifier than others. First, it will be easier before your little one is 4-months-old. [...]
Should my newborn sleep in a bassinet or cradle? You can absolutely have your baby sleep in a bassinet or cradle before transitioning her to a crib! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with newborns and young infants. Having your baby in a bassinet in your room can ensure [...]
My toddler always says he’s hungry at bedtime – what can I do? It’s a toddler’s job to test limits! A toddler saying he’s hungry at bedtime, perhaps to stall and test that bedtime limit, is very common. The best way to prevent this from happening is to try giving your toddler a snack in [...]
What do I do when he climbs out of the crib? The easiest way to manage climbing is to prevent it as best as possible. Depending on the toddler’s age, you can have him sleep in a safe sleep sack, which can sometimes help to prevent climbing. The other thing to think about are the circumstances [...]
How do I help him transition to one nap per day? Little ones transition from taking two naps to one nap per day by about 18-months-old. The easiest way to do that is to slowly move the morning nap a bit later every few days until he is napping at about 1:00 p.m. You will also notice that the [...]
What is a dream feed? Dream feeds are great for babies about 2- to 6-months-old, and help the adults in the house get a bit more sleep at night! Put your little one to bed as you normally would. Before you go to sleep (a few hours after your baby went to bed), pick the child up while still asleep [...]
When do I stop giving her a bedtime bottle? There is no need to stop giving your baby a bedtime bottle – although when she is a toddler you may be able to replace the bottle with a small snack. Pay attention, though, to when you give her that bottle. Babies begin to develop sleep associations [...]
Where is it safest for a baby to sleep? Sleep environment and safety is very important! The most important thing to do is to make sure you put your baby down on her back. Be sure her own sleep surface is firm, flat, and free from anything that may disrupt her breathing (risk of suffocation) such as [...]