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Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep?
Figuring out how much sleep your child should be getting can be like a complicated math problem. "You want them to sleep this many hours in a day but cap that nap and make sure to follow the correct wake windows. Use appropriate wake windows in combination with...
Is an Eat-Play-Sleep Routine Right For Your Baby?
Most parents of young babies have read or heard about an eat-play-sleep routine. These days I have noticed a common misconception that the eat-play-sleep routine is rigid and does not allow for feeding on demand. In my experience, a flexible eat-play-sleep routine can...
Baby Sleep and Daycare
Starting daycare can be a stressful time for families. Maybe you have to start your child in daycare earlier than you would like, maybe the timing is right but you are questioning all sorts of other things. I remember feeling ready for our son to start daycare, we...
How To Keep Your Child’s Sleep When It Is Still Light Out
With the days getting longer and the sun staying up later, maintaining the bedtime can become a challenge with little kids because who wants to go to bed when the sun is still up?! However, with the right tools in place you will be able to maintain your child's sleep...
How Much Daytime Sleep Does My Child Need?
It is easy to find information about how many naps your child should be having at a certain age, what wake windows to follow and how much overnight/total sleep they should be getting. However, we don’t often talk much about HOW MUCH daytime sleep your child should be...
How Does an Accidental 5 minute Car Nap Impact Your Baby’s Next Nap Time?
Have you ever had to run a quick errand with your child, hoping you could make it out and back before nap time? However, on the way home you look back and you notice your little one has their eyes closed! The constant gentle motion and low rumble from the car often...
How Long Should it Take My Baby or Child to Fall Asleep?
As parents, it is common to think that a child should put themselves to sleep quickly once in bed, however falling asleep very quickly is NOT always a good thing! The amount of time it takes your baby or child to fall asleep will depend on their balance of daytime...
When Can My Baby Safely Sleep on Their Tummy?
I often get asked when it is safe to leave your baby sleeping on their tummy. As per the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and the CPS (Canadian Paediatric Society) it is advised to place your baby on their back for every sleep (night time and naps) until they are...
The End Of Nap time: Is My Child Ready to Drop Their Nap?
Has your little one been fighting their nap lately? Are you wondering if maybe it is the end of naptime for them? HOLD that thought! I want to review a few things with you before you call it quits on naptime. Sleep is essential for a child’s growth, development and...
Baby & Toddler Sleep: How to Drop a Nap
In my last blog we talked about how to know if your child is ready for a nap transition and what signs to look for (if you are unsure, read it here).Remember, that the timing of nap transitions will look different for each baby. Today we are going to jump in to HOW to...