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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...
Time for a Nap Transition?
Do you find nap transitions confusing? You are not alone! It can be overwhelming to figure out the right time and how to do it. Today we are going to discuss when you can expect nap transitions! Next week, we'll talk about HOW to drop a nap. If you are struggling with...
Does Drowsy But Awake Actually Work?
Perhaps you have already tried the "drowsy but awake" method or maybe you have read about it and you are not really sure what it means. For some families "drowsy but awake" works beautifully as a first step to support their baby to fall asleep in their own space....
Sleep Training Methods for Babies and Toddlers
Did you know the cry it out method is not the only option for sleep training? I often get asked about alternative methods to the cry it out method so today I want to outline the main "sleep training" methods as options for families to use with babies 4 months and up!...
Baby Having Short Naps? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
Short naps are one of the most common sleep issues that families will encounter through their child's first year of life. They can be incredibly frustrating and exhausting for both you and your child. Naps are an important part of a child’s development, both...
What is Sleep Consulting & Can it Help My Child?
It is very common to hear these days that sleepless nights are a normal part of parenthood. While, yes- they are prevalent in the newborn stage, they certainly do not have to become your normal through the first 5 years of life!Who are Sleep Consultants and What is...
Newborn Sleep: 3 Things I Wish I Had Known
When we came home from the hospital with our first born, I felt extremely unqualified and unprepared to be caring for a little human!!! Yes, we had gone through prenatal classes, and yes, we knew the “theory” of having a newborn BUT in those postpartum months we often...
3 Reasons the Holidays Derail Sleep
Why does sleep so often derail during the holidays? We can usually narrow it down to three reasons, but did you know it is possible to have a happy and relaxed holiday season with sleep! Keep reading to find out the top three reasons sleep derails and my...