Sleep Training a Baby: 5 Methods Explained and Other Essential Tips

sleep training cheat sheet

Sleep training a baby teaches your baby how to fall asleep on their own so they can sleep through the night or take longer naps. And, sleep training can be the source of many questions. One of the most pressing questions is ‘What is the best sleep training method for my baby?’ This post will …

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When and How to Transition From Crib to Toddler Bed

Transitioning your toddler to a big kid bed

When to transition your toddler from crib to bed will involve several factors you need to consider. This post will help you decide when is the right time and give you tips on how to do it. When To Transition From Crib to Toddler Bed First, let’s talk about when to transition your toddler from …

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Baby Peeing Through Diapers at Night: 7 Tips to Handling Your Baby or Toddler’s Nighttime Leaky Diapers

how to handle leaky nighttime diapers

Is your baby peeing through diapers at night? As parents, we’re all familiar with the standard reasons for a baby’s nighttime waking or toddler’s nighttime waking. Newborns and young infants often wake at night out of hunger. Many babies wake out of habit, because they’ve formed sleep associations. But, when your baby is peeing through …

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Exclusive Wake-Time Formula – Your Missing Link For Great Baby Sleep

Nap times go awry when we miss our “sleep window” — that magic snippet of time in which baby is primed for “la la land” and will drift off peacefully (in the right environment). Perhaps you’ve seen your baby’s sleep window open — a glazed look, a yawn, or some agitated movements (depending on age) …

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18 Month Sleep Regression: Why It’s One of the Hardest and Tips to Handle

Why the 18 Month Sleep Regression Is So Hard

Your sweet toddler, who’s been sleeping peacefully at night, is suddenly waking up a lot at night and crying. Your toddler, who’s been taking long naps each day for ages, suddenly begins resisting nap time, refusing to lie down and go to sleep. Sound familiar? You may be experiencing the 18 month sleep regression. If …

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Do We Expect Too Much to Have Babies Self-Soothe to Sleep?

Not too long ago, I received several e-mails all pertaining to the same thing: a new book called Go the F**k to Sleep. I thought some of the book was funny, and I can definitely understand the frustration and emotion that sparked the title. I remember screaming in my head “GO TO SLEEP!!!!” (without the …

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12 Month Sleep Regression and Why Not All 12 Month Olds Transition to One Nap

12 month sleep regression

This post will help you learn more about the 12 month sleep regression and the transition to one nap. As your baby approaches their first birthday, most parents are beginning to wonder when it’s time to transition to one nap. Why is my 12-month-old skipping naps? How will you know when it’s time to transition …

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Why Pantley’s No Cry Sleep Solution Doesn’t Always Work

Sometimes I hear from parents who have tried Pantley’s No Cry Sleep Solution and have not been able to get it to work. This article will discuss possible reasons why sometimes it doesn’t work for a variety of families. First, let me say that Pantley’s book The No Cry Sleep Solution has a lot of …

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Should Your Baby Nap in a Light or Dark Room?

Some say your baby’s nursery should be light during the day to avoid day / night confusion while others say a darkened room will help your baby nap better. Who’s right? This article will discuss whether your baby’s room should be light or dark at nap time and why. It is true that your baby …

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