Four-Week-Old Baby: Feeding and Sleep Expectations
[ad_1] Preparing for your baby often means nesting. You’re setting up their room, getting bottles, blankets, clothes washed, etc. And while we all hear about the lack of sleep, most of us don’t take the time to investigate our four-week-old baby’s feeding and sleeping patterns. Learning about what each stage…
Baby Loveys: When and How to Introduce Them to Your Baby
[ad_1] A lovey can be anything your baby is attached to and brings them comfort. For my 2-year-old, it’s her “moon blanket” that we used to swaddle her in. For my 4.5-year-old, sometimes it’s the little trophy she got at her school trike-a-thon (yes, she really slept with it for…
Swaddles and Sleep Sacks: Safety Tips and What to Keep in Mind
[ad_1] Swaddling is a technique that has been used for hundreds of years with newborn babies. If you gave birth in a hospital, you probably witnessed their impressive swaddling techniques or may have even been taught how to wrap your baby correctly using a traditional swaddle blanket. One of the…
BabyWise: Why This Baby Sleep Method Is Controversial
[ad_1] Parenthood is no easy feat. For new parents just starting out, nothing is more challenging than getting their newborn to sleep throughout the night and stick to a routine. If you can sleep for more than a few hours consecutively, you may be wondering how you got so lucky.…
Nightmares vs. Night Terrors: What’s the Difference?
[ad_1] Waking up to the sound of your child crying out for you and in distress is hard for any parent to hear, especially when you aren’t sure how to help calm them down. Many parents assume that when their child wakes up hysterical, they must be having a nightmare,…
Chick Picks: Best Pregnancy Pillows for Better Sleep
[ad_1] It can be difficult to get enough sleep with all of the changes that your body and mind go through when you’re pregnant. Added to that, you are also more tired than usual. Sleep is a high priority when you’re pregnant, especially since you know that it will be…
Why Won’t My Toddler Sleep? Tips for the Tired Mom
[ad_1] If you spent the entire day running, climbing, jumping, singing (and never sitting down), then chances are, you’d be exhausted by bedtime and pass out as soon as your head hit the pillow. So why won’t your toddler sleep despite their action-packed days (and tired parents begging them to)?…
30 Best Pajamas for Toddlers and Kids
[ad_1] If you are anything like our family, you spend a good bit of time in your pajamas! When we are home, we love to be comfortable. In the evenings and on weekends, you can definitely find us in our PJs! I like to find the most comfortable and quality…