Do Baths Help Babies Sleep? – Taking Cara Babies
Are you wondering if a bath will help your baby sleep? I’ve got good news for you! Not only can baths help at bedtime, but a good bath can be a helpful tool for navigating many situations that may pop up throughout your day. Let’s talk about it. Should a…
Getting Back on Track with Baby Sleep After the Holidays – Taking Cara Babies
The holidays are nearing an end. And now you’re home and ready to jump into your normal routine. There’s just one problem: You have a little one whose sleep routine is all out of sorts. Let’s talk about getting back on track with baby sleep after the holidays. Don’t panic!…
Evidence-Based Practice in Baby Sleep – Taking Cara Babies
If you’ve been here awhile, you’ve probably heard me talk about evidence-based research or evidence-based practice. Maybe you’re wondering what that means, especially what it means when we think about how to handle baby sleep. Let me tell you. Evidence-based practice is a combination of three things: evidence-based research, clinical…
Baby Sleep and the Holidays – Taking Cara Babies
Often, the holidays mean disrupted baby sleep and schedules. For many parents, this can cause a lot of extra stress! Let me reassure you: You can still have a great sleeper during (and after) the holidays even if that normal routine is a bit off.I want to remind you: it’s…
Cyber Monday Sale – Taking Cara Babies
Does Taking Cara Babies have a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale? Yes! Our First Five Months Bundle and gift certificates for the First Five Months Bundle are $10 off. The First Five Months Bundle includes Will I Ever Sleep Again? (0-12 weeks) and Navigating Months 3&4 (13-22 weeks). When…
Best Gifts for New Parents – Taking Cara Babies
Are you looking for the best gifts for new parents? I’ve got ideas for you. Some of these ideas are splurges, and some are more practical. You might create a small basket with several or just grab your favorite option. Whatever you decide, you can’t go wrong letting new parents…
Fixing Your Schedule After the Time Change – Taking Cara Babies
Oh no! Daylight savings has ended, and now, your baby is waking early. Don’t worry; you aren’t doomed to early mornings for the entire winter. Let’s talk about how to adjust your schedule after the time change! Here’s what you’re going to do: For the next two days, we want…
Babysitters and Baby Sleep – Taking Cara Babies
Trusting your baby with a sitter can be a big milestone, especially if they are helping your baby with bedtime or naps. So let’s talk about how to set your sitter and your baby up for success. 1. Start with a great sleeper. One of the number one concerns that…
Creating a Bedtime Routine – Taking Cara Babies
You’ve probably heard that bedtime routines are an important piece of your baby’s nighttime sleep. Wondering why they’re important, when to start, and what to include? Let’s talk about it. Why are bedtime routines so important? Babies thrive on predictability and routine. Their little worlds are full of action and…
Toddlers: Holding Boundaries and Offering Choices – Taking Cara Babies
Toddlers are natural-born boundary pushers. If you have a toddler, I bet you’ve seen this. It can be tempting when every boundary is a battle to simply give in and let your toddler have what she wants in the moment. But, can I tell you something? When it seems like…