You have a toddler, and they start to climb out of their crib! Is it time to move them to a toddler bed? Maybe yes, maybe no! Throughout the time that I’ve been a sleep consultant, one of the questions I get asked the most is related to moving your little one into a toddler bed. The transition from crib to toddler bed can be a tough one, but there ...
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Republished by JPMA In Honor of Baby Safety Month Becoming a parent is a remarkable journey filled with love, joy, and, let's be honest, a LOT of exhaustion! As you navigate the magical world of parenthood, ensuring you not only understand the safe sleep guidelines, but have plans in place to implement them when you’re exhausted is critical. Many parents don’t intend to bed share with their baby, but in the middle ...
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Safety. Safety. Safety. That’s one of your many new priorities when you become a parent. You will do anything and everything to keep your new bundle of love safe. One of the best ways to keep your baby safe is to room share. Let’s be clear on what room sharing is though. There is a difference between “room sharing” and “bed-sharing”. What Are the Differences Between Room Sharing and Bed Sharing Room ...
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A newborn baby can bring overwhelming amounts of joy, excitement, and unfortunately, sleep deprivation. Sleepless Nights First-time parents have a particularly hard time because everything is brand new to them and no one really knows what to do. Whenever I’m teaching a sleep class to parents of newborns, I talk to them about the history of sleep and what parenting used to look like. It’s important to keep in mind that ...
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