I often get asked, “When can I transition my child out of the crib?” My advice is to wait as long as you can, ideally until the child is at least three-years-old. The reason I always suggest waiting (if there is a choice) is because many younger toddlers do not have the impulse control …
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No need to spend money on room darkening curtains, blinds, or putting unattractive black garbage bags on your window to make your child’s room darker, only for light to still peek through the sides or top. The SlumberPod is your one-stop solution to enhance melatonin production, and get your child sleeping well.
Is Your Baby Ready to Drop to One Nap? The plus side – This can be a nice transition because instead of two shorter naps, you get one long nap in the middle of the afternoon. It makes planning your day easier and opens up your morning. You can also get a lot done or …
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We’re all willing to do whatever it takes to ensure that our babies are properly nourished, but as anyone who’s been through this journey of motherhood will tell you, kids are unimaginably clever. They will find ways to get what they want and they will repeat them relentlessly. Which is not their fault, obviously. They’re …
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Babies who discover their thumb tend to be great sleepers because they have the ability to self soothe. The thumb comes attached to baby so her sleep is not disrupted while searching the crib for a pacifier or calling out for mommy or daddy’s help in the middle of the night (huge plus for parents!). …
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Many of us have been saved from a major baby meltdown by the quick introduction of a pacifier into baby’s mouth at the right moment. Maybe they missed their sleep window by a little bit and were getting a bit cranky, maybe they got an unexpected bump on the head, or you had to swoop …
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Picture this: It has been a long day and you are really looking forward to bedtime so you can just sit and relax. You tuck your child in, kiss him goodnight, then walk out of his bedroom. Next, you pour a glass of wine, grab some popcorn and hit play on your Netflix show. This …
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I don’t know about you, but by my children’s bedtime rolls around, I am pretty spent and ready for my own down time. I talk with families all the time about struggles at bedtime and through the night. So many parents are exhausted by the end of the day; the last thing they want to …
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There are two types of toddlers in this world: The crib climbers The non-crib climbers If you have a non-crib climber, keep that toddler in the crib as long as you can (at least wait until 2.5/3 years). Why? Most younger toddlers do not have the impulse control to stay in their bed all night. …
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If your child is expressing a fear of the dark, here are some activities you can do to encourage him that his sleeping space is safe. Fear of the dark can begin as early as two-years-old, due to the mind maturing, memory extending, and development of a child’s imagination. The foundation to a good night’s …
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Welcome to The Sleepytime Consultant. I’m Kendra and I am a certified sleep consultant located in Virginia. I help parents all over the world with their little one’s sleep challenges and I would love to help you! With little ones of my own, I know there are always challenges when it comes to sleep. Let’s set up a free call and chat about how I can help you and your little one!
