How Sleep Training Progress Looks

How Sleep Training Progress Looks

When parents update me on their sleep training progress, sometimes it is a little frustrating for them if their baby has a good night one night, then a bad night and some back and forth. I thought it would be a good idea to talk about that in today’s post and why it happens. If …

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Does Your 6-Month Old Baby Need 2, 3, or 4 Naps?

How Many Naps Does Your 6-Month Old Baby Need?

There is a lot of confusion about how many naps your 6 month old baby needs. The short answer is “It depends on the baby.” This article will go into more detail about how many naps your 6 month old baby needs for healthy development. During a recent sleep consultation, I was contacted by a …

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When Will Your Baby Sleep Through the Night?

When Will Your Baby Sleep Through the Night?

Most new parents comment on the sleep deprivation that goes along with having a newborn baby. As a sleep consultant for 15+ years, a common question is when do babies start sleeping through the night? The short answer is babies start sleeping through the night more regularly around 6 months old. Some formula-fed babies will …

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Your Baby Won’t Sleep and It’s Your Fault!

Your Baby Won't Sleep and It's Your Fault!

A common theme when I read the first e-mail in a one-on-one consultation or when I first talk on the phone with a new client is that the parent feels somehow responsible for the fact their baby won’t sleep and for the sleep trouble they’re in. Maybe they were first time parents and didn’t know …

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Sleep Helpdesk Questions and Answers

I know that you may have questions about the The Baby Sleep Site® program and how our Sleep Helpdesk works. We are always available through e-mail for questions regarding how our sleep consultation services and products can help you. If you don’t see your question listed in the FAQ below (or if you just want …

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Is Co-Sleeping a Solution for Baby Sleep Problems?

Is Co-Sleeping a Solution for Baby Sleep Problems?

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was adamantly against co-sleeping. The reason was that I saw how difficult it was for other parents to get their children out of their bed, months, and years later. Although I knew it was right for some, it wasn’t for me. Before you have kids you …

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Baby Temperament and Sleep Series: Mood

Baby Temperament and Sleep - Mood

Welcome to Part 10 (and our final temperament trait) of my Baby Temperament and Sleep Series. If you are just joining us, you may want to start with Part 1, where I define baby temperament. This article will discuss your baby’s mood as a baby temperament trait. In the next couple of weeks, I will …

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