How can I get her attached to a lovie? To get a little one attached to a lovie, or transitional object, such as a blanket or a favorite toy, you can start associating the lovie with pleasant activities. For many little ones, those pleasant activities could be cuddling, feeding, or simply going [...]
How can I wean nursing at bedtime? There are a couple of different possibilities when thinking about weaning nursing at bedtime. If, for instance, you want to wean nursing altogether, you can reduce it gradually (reducing it by about one minute each night). If you still want to nurse but you [...]
How long is it OK before I check on her at night? Many caregivers want to know long they should let a baby cry before they check on her at bedtime when they’re doing sleep training. Generally, there is no one answer that will work for every family. Research actually shows that a little one will [...]
Should I let him cry without checking at bedtime? Many parents wonder if they should let a baby cry at bedtime without checking on him. That is a very personal decision. It is important for you, as apparent, to do what is comfortable for you and that aligns with your values. What we know about [...]
How should I sleep train my twins? Sleep training with twins certainly poses a few extra challenges. Some parents become concerned that one baby will wake the other. But many parents are surprised that they find that the babies do not wake one another, even when sleep training is done for both [...]
When should he start sleeping in a bed? Wait as long as you can! Generally, most children do best when you can wait as long as possible to transition your little one to a toddler bed. In general, some younger children do just fine to transition to a bed at an earlier point; however, it’s best [...]
When can I start using rewards to help little ones stay in bed overnight? Using rewards (small sticker, stamp, access to a special toy, or engaging in a special activity with mom or dad) to help motivate a little one to stay in bed overnight can be a great strategy depending on a little one’s [...]
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep? For little ones that have behavioral difficulty during the day, bedtime can certainly be a challenge. Here are a few things that might help make bedtime a bit easier for you and your family. Be sure to have a consistent bedtime and bedtime [...]
Should I wake my child up at the same time each morning? As a parent, you can’t control what time your child falls asleep at naptime or bedtime, but you can set the time that your child wakes each morning! Children who wake up around the same time in the morning are more likely to nap at [...]
My little one has many different caregivers at bedtime depending on the night because of my work schedule. How can I make sure she sleeps well? Having different caregivers at night is not necessarily a problem, and may help your child become more flexible about her sleep routine! What will help [...]