John’s lean frame bothered me. Never the guy to see gloom in any situation, my naturally optimistic pal had surely thrown in the towel this time. His autistic son, Kyle (barely three years old), could scarcely sleep for ten minutes at a time. For the first time since his wife passed, I saw my naturally resilient friend cry. If being a dad is a full-time job, John is the definition for it. Kyle's sleeplessness made sure of that. Therapists to children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disease
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Best Sounds to Help Your Baby Sleep (& You Too!)
Calming and soothing sounds have long been used to help babies and toddlers settle at bedtime and ease them into their sleeping routine. In today’s high-paced society and people’s constant use of smartphones in particular, making it harder for people to switch off, adults too are turning to calming sounds to help them with their sleep patterns. There are many sounds that will help us drift off to sleep but the most effective sound will vary depending on the individual. Whether its rain
5 Reasons Why Parents Should Buy Organic Products for Their Family
Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest blessings, but don’t be fooled into thinking that the road ahead is all sunshine and rainbows. From being a truly careful and caring parent, to deciding on the healthiest products for your developing child, all the way to spending sleepless nights trying to put your baby back to sleep, the life of a parent can get pretty difficult at times. But it’s all worth the effort. A big question for new parents is whether or not they should go organic in
How (and Why) To Use White Noise For Babies
Using white noise can lengthen your baby’s naps and help your baby sleep through the night – but how, exactly, should you use white noise? Should you use white noise all night long? How loud is too loud? Are some kinds of white noise better than others? We’re answering those questions – and more! – in this article. How (And Why) To Use White Noise For Babies Choose low-pitched, steady white noise sounds. Limit the amount of time your baby is exposed to white noise. Consider
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
The SNOO to Make Babies Sleep? Is Parenting Too Automated?
If we travel back just a couple of decades ago, we would find that parents used to have a lot fewer modern conveniences to help us in the day to day. Nowadays, however, parents have a lot more tools in their arsenal that were likely not available a few decades ago. We have swings, several variations of bouncing and vibrating chairs, automatic sterilizers, moving rock and plays, and the list goes on. I know some of us would gladly declare we may not have survived those first months without our
Helping Kids (and Parents) Conquer Toddler Bedtime Struggles
Parents are always excited for their child to meet milestones and make the transition to the next stage. We record our child’s first steps, giggles, and spoonfuls of squash. We then get excited about transitioning our toddlers from a crib to a big kid bed...until they turn on us and create a night time misery too scary to explain unless you’ve already been there. Let us set the stage... The first night goes so well. Your daughter or son feels so BIG and independent about sleeping in a big bed
Benefits of Swaddling with 7 Swaddle Safety Tips (Plus a Giveaway!)
Today we have a guest post written by Karen Barski, BSN, RN and inventor of the Woombie Baby Swaddle. Woombie is also giving away two of their Woombie Air so be sure to read to the end to find out how you can enter to win one! Benefits of Swaddling Your Baby When your baby is swaddled, he or she is taken back to the days in the womb, when everything was comfortable, safe and snug. Swaddling has a number of key benefits for both parents and babies – when done correctly and
5 Sleep-Friendly Crib Toys For Babies
In past articles, we've established that crib toys don't have to be bad for your baby's sleep, provided they are 'sleep-friendly' toys. Remember, in general, sleep-friendly crib toys do not light up or make noise, and (with the exception of board books) should be relatively soft, and have rounded edges. (Of course, you know your baby best - if your baby does just fine with noisy, light-up toys in the crib, then carry on! ;) ) With that in mind, here's a list of 5 fantastic, sleep-friendly