by Rosalie | Mar 14, 2023 | Infants
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...
by Rosalie | Feb 8, 2023 | Early Morning Wakings, Infants, Newborn, Short Naps, Toddler
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...
by Rosalie | Jan 30, 2023 | Early Morning Wakings, Infants, Short Naps, Toddler
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...
by Rosalie | Jan 23, 2023 | Early Morning Wakings, Infants, Newborn, Short Naps
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...
by Rosalie | Jan 17, 2023 | Infants, Toddler
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...
by Rosalie | Jan 9, 2023 | Infants, Short Naps, Toddler
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...