We've been recommending the Zipadee Zip sleep sack long before they were on Shark Tank and we have worked with many happy families who have used it. But, a common question is should you wean from the Zipadee Zip before, after, or during sleep training? Do you have to wean from this swaddle transition sleep sack at all?Once you are ready to stop swaddling your baby, the most common sleep product parents use is a sleep sack. A sleep sack is also called a wearable blanket and it's considered
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Best Baby Tips All Parents Need to Know
Below is a guest post written for our blog.No matter how many parenting books you read hoping that you will be fully prepared when your newborn comes into the world, you might not always take the best decision. Do not start off thinking that you want to be a perfect parent. Make sure that you provide your baby with the best of care, attention, and love. Being a great parent is about patience and establishing priorities.Motherhood is one of the greatest parts of a woman’s life. When you
What is Co Sleeping?
Co-sleeping means different things to different people. Generally, co-sleeping means that a child shares a sleeping space with a parent. Co-sleeping can mean a baby sleeping in the same bed as his parents; however, it can also mean a baby in a separate sleep space such as a bassinet or co-sleeper next to the parents' bed. Co-sleeping tends to be synonymous with bed-sharing to many, but bed-sharing and room-sharing are two different things.Should You Co-sleep?Whether you co-sleep is an
Baltic Amber To Soothe Teething Babies’ Pain
Below is a guest post from Jenn SandersAncient folk medicine once brought us comfort and healing. It was the only kind of medicine we knew. But in the last hundred years, innovation and technology have overtaken the world of natural medicine and replaced it with modern-day medicine. Even so, many moms still feel that natural medicine sometimes offers a better alternative for dealing with baby discomfort and pain.An Ancient Tradition That WorksOne such effective and an ancient folk
How To Get Baby To Sleep In 5 Steps
One of the things we hear so often from new parents is that they all thought it would be much, MUCH easier to get their babies to sleep! After all, for us, sleep seems intuitive, doesn’t it? You get tired, so you go to bed…and then you fall asleep. What’s so tough about that?Apparently, a lot, if you’re a baby! As you are no doubt aware, the process of going from wide-awake to fast asleep can require a lot of intervention from mom or dad. But since you and your partner are no doubt exhausted
10 Year Anniversary Giveaway
It's our 10 year anniversary! That means it's been 10 years of helping families all over the world to get the sleep they need which fills us with great joy and pride. We'll be celebrating all month long but we couldn't possibly celebrate without YOU! That's why we're starting the celebration off with a giveaway. We've got 10 fabulous prizes and will be giving away a prize each day for the next 10 days with a grand prize of a $75 Amazon Gift Card. Keep reading to see the full list of prizes and
How Many Hours Does a Newborn Sleep?
In the beginning, newborns sleep virtually around the clock waking only to eat and demand a clean diaper (sometimes!). But how many total hours does a newborn sleep anyway? On average, newborn babies sleep 14-16 hours in a 24-hour period, broken up into numerous sleep periods.How many hours do newborns sleep during the day and at night?If your baby has day/night confusion, your baby may be awake a bit too much at night such that they are awake for 30-90 minutes at a time. If that's the
How Much Sleep Does a 3 Year Old Need?
Almost everyone knows newborns need to sleep virtually all day and all night. And, babies need a lot of sleep day and night, too. But, what about toddlers and preschoolers? How much sleep does a 3-year-old need?Your 3 year old needs an average of 11 hours 15 minutes of sleep in a 24-hour period. Most of that sleep, if not all, will be made up of nighttime sleep. 3-year-olds need an average of 9 hours, 45 minutes to 11 hours, 15 minutes at night and 0 to 1 1/2 hours of sleep during the day.
Ultimate Guide to Your 4 Month Old Baby
Congratulations! You've made it through the newborn days and you now have a 4-month old. Babies this age can become really fun as they become more aware of the world around them and you get to know their personality a bit more. But, they can also go through some big changes that impact how they interact with you, how they sleep, how they poop, their feeding schedule and so much more! Read on to learn more about your 4-month old baby.4-Month Old Developmental MilestonesYour 4-month old