This week's article is written by our former Sleep Consultant, Heather Matthies, who is a registered nurse and mother of three, including twins. Having one baby: life-changing. But, having more than one baby? Life-changing times 2 (or 3 or 8 like Octo-mom!). Just like no one could tell most of us how to fully prepare for one baby, whether multiples are planned or a big surprise, there is truly no way to fully prepare for the task ahead. No matter how many times you've organized their closet
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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 F part!) when my baby was not sleeping, too! Of course, with a title like this, it's bound to ruffle feathers. Are you implying that our babies are purposely not sleeping to somehow get back at
How Rigid Should Your Baby’s Sleep Schedule Be?
It's inevitable. You have a baby and almost everyone around you will have advice about how to raise him or her. Some are nice about it trying to offer helpful tips while others criticize you and warn you what a big mistake you're making when you do x, y, or z. I believe most people are trying to help (call me an optimist), but most people are telling you what worked for them and their baby. If you've read The Baby Sleep Site® at all, you know that our philosophy is that all babies are indeed
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 can get confused as to whether it is daytime or nighttime, if they are in a dark place too long and for too much of the day. This is because light or sunlight stimulating our eyes is what "sets" our