As a parent you can’t help but worry and wonder; babies are so small and vulnerable, it’s only natural to watch and fret over anything and everything. Are they breathing? Is the temperature too hot for them? Are they getting enough nutrients? Are they happy? These are just some of the questions that will go through your mind throughout the day, and night. It can be scary and exhausting, which is why many new parents are turning to smart devices for help.These gadgets, from monitors that
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Baby Night Lights Do’s and Don’ts (And Our Top 5 Night Light Recommendations)
Lots of parents assume that a night light is one of those baby essentials that every nursery requires. After all, a well-placed night light can reduce the fumbling usually associated with middle-of-the-night diaper changes and feedings. But is a night light distracting to your baby? Do you really need one? What kind of night light should you buy? Keep reading for our baby night light do’s and don’ts, as well as a list of our top 5 favorite baby night lights!Baby Night Light Do’s and
Safe Toddler Sleep: When Can a Toddler Use A Pillow?
This is a guest post written by Judith McLeanWhen your toddler is ready to make the transition from crib to their first bed, it’s a milestone often accompanied with lots of exciting decisions, from selecting new bedroom decor to choosing the right bedding.It’s usually only once you’ve decided on the bed and bought the duvet and bedding set that you start thinking about important safety questions, such as: when can a toddler use a pillow?Why Can’t Babies Use Pillows? Unlike
3 Things That Happen To a Baby’s Body When They Sleep
Today, we have a guest post from Founder and President of Comfort Mattresses, Mel Trudell. Enjoy!If you’re like most parents of an infant, sleep has become a hot commodity. One of your top priorities has quickly become helping your baby get a truly restful night’s sleep. Because, let’s be honest- if your baby isn’t sleeping, neither are you!When you’re walking around like a sleep-deprived zombie it’s difficult to be the parent you aspire to be. Lack of sleep will cause the best of us to
Giveaway: Win an AuCuTee White Noise Machine
White noise is often a recommendation we make to parents as a tool to help their baby or toddler sleep. White noise machines can not only drown out other household noises but many (including adults) find it to be soothing and it can help lull them to sleep. In honor of World Sleep Day last week, we're giving away one AuCuTee White Noise Machine to a lucky reader. The AuCuTee White Noise Machine has a variety of soothing white noise sounds to choose from along with the option to play all night or
5 Things To Do Before You Ferberize Your Baby
The Ferber Method of sleep training babies, also known as Ferberizing or Ferberization, has been popular since the mid-80's when Dr. Richard Ferber wrote his book, and for good reason. It is a very structured approach and provides a clear path for parents to follow. For those of us who need very specific guidelines, this can work very well, so if you choose to Ferberize your baby or toddler, you are in good company! When done correctly, Ferberization can be very effective, and often, many babies
10 Must Do’s to Prepare for a Baby Financially
This guest post was written by Isaac Atia, Founder of 10BestRanked, an authority blog where Isaac reviews the top home and outdoors products.Having a baby is such a beautiful thing. However, it can be scary when you aren't prepared. Being financially stable can be highly load mitigating.Taking the time out to make sure your money is in order, will be well worth it.With an immense life change such as this, comes with immense habit adjustments. Especially when it comes the way you
The First 3 Steps to Using a Toddler Clock to Fix Your Toddler’s Sleep
One of the most common sleep problems we hear in our Helpdesk with clients is their toddler is getting out of bed at the "wrong" time, whether they are "jack in the box" at bedtime, in and out of their bed all night, or whether they are waking up too early in the morning. Today, I am sharing an intro to a day-by-day plan to follow to get your toddler or preschooler to stay in bed all night, using a toddler clock.What is a toddler clock?First, I should clarify what I mean by a toddler
7 Baby Sleeping Tricks You Need to Know About
An uncredited saying promises us that “babies smile in their sleep because they are listening to the whispering of angels." That is a beautiful image, indeed, if only we could make them sleep! As parents, we know they need their rest – it is essential for their neurological development. But we can't explain that to them, so we learn to use various tricks to help them get their vital repose.I put together a short list with my favorite sleeping subterfuges for babies, after having tried