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Does the E.A.S.Y. schedule make sleep more difficult for your baby?

Last updated: August 2, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

If you’re a new mom there’s no doubt you’ve heard about the mythical “E.A.S.Y. schedule.” You know, the one where your baby Eats, has Active playtime, Sleeps for 2 hours, and You use their naptime to catch up on laundry, respond to emails and chat with your friends on Facebook? Yes, we’ve all heard about …

Babywise Eat Play Sleep Schedule: Pros and Cons

Last updated: July 10, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

If you’ve done any reading about baby sleep training, then you are no doubt familiar with the word ‘Babywise.‘ It’s kind of a buzzword in the world of sleep coaching! The book On Becoming Babywise is one of those controversial volumes. Some parents love and swear by this book, and others strongly disagree. This is …

Babywise vs. Baby Whisperer: Which Is Best For Your Baby?

Last updated: October 25, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

It’s a baby sleep book smackdown, parents! Today, we’re taking a look at two very popular baby sleep books: On Becoming Babyswise, by Gary Ezzo and Robert Buckman, and Secrets of a Baby Whisperer, by Tracy Hogg. We’ll examine the similarities and difference between the two books, but most importantly, we’ll provide the info you …

How To Avoid Common ‘Babywise’ Pitfalls

Last updated: July 25, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

So let’s just get it out in the open right away… We’re talking about the book On Becoming Babywise today and how to avoid common Babywise pitfalls . And if you’ve been a Baby Sleep Site® reader for any length of time, you know that’s bound to create some controversy. We’ve written about Babywise before, …

Warning: Babywise May Not Be Right For Your Baby

Last updated: July 25, 2023 by Nicole Johnson, Founder and Lead Sleep Consultant

On Becoming Babywise is a popular book among many parents, but receives a lot of criticism from pediatricians and other parents for being too strict or harsh, particularly for newborns. In an article published way back in 1998 by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) News, the author states that Babywise advice is linked to …

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