I breastfed my first son for 13 months and am still breastfeeding my second (he's now 5 1/2 months as I'm writing this). As I've said before, we also used a crying sleep training method with my first and a no-cry sleep training method for my second (so far). They are just two very different temperaments. Although I used a crying sleep training method for my first son, I was pretty turned off by an article I read that promoted crying it out to wean breastfeeding. Part of my philosophy is that
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4 Month Sleep Regression Explained (sometimes 3 and 5 months too)
Over the years, our team has seen countless parents come to us for help with their 4 month old babies sleep. Why? Simple - it's the 4 month sleep regression. This article will explain why "good" sleepers sometimes turn "bad" around the 4 month old mark, also known as the 4 month sleep regression. For most babies, the 4 month sleep regression occurs right around the 4 month mark, but for some babies, it happens a bit earlier (around 3 months) or a bit later (around 5 months). For some babies, the
Will Cry-It-Out Change Your Baby / Child’s Personality?
I happened upon an article where a woman (and husband) was against cry-it-out and specifically, The Ferber Method, but ended up doing it anyway because it was what worked. In that article, Confessions of a Ferberizer, she said that, in the end, her son stopped wanting to be rocked or cuddle. She did not seem to regret doing cry-it-out, I don't think, but reading the article reminded me that many of us wonder whether doing cry-it-out will change our child's personality, so I thought I'd reflect
8 Month Old Baby Schedule With Milk Feedings, Solid Food, Naps, and Nighttime Sleep
This article outlines the average 8-month-old baby schedule, including milk feedings for breastfeeding and formula-feeding babies, solids, naps, and nighttime sleep. 8 Month Old Baby Sleep Case Study now available - it includes tips on reducing and eliminating night wakings, lengthening naps, and coping with the 8 month sleep regression. Scroll down for details! Skip to the schedule 8 month old's sleep At this age, many 8-month-olds can sleep through the night, without a feeding,
When Can Baby Have a Pillow and Top 3 Baby Pillows
Becoming a new parent is full of worry. It's a lot of pressure keeping your new baby safe! A common concern for parents is making their baby comfortable so they will sleep through the night. Does your baby need a blanket or a pillow? When can baby have a pillow for the crib? This post will answer some common questions about babies and pillows as well as share our top 5 favorite baby pillows. Does Your Baby Need a Pillow? First, does your baby even need a pillow? Not usually. Babies
10 Tips to Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep
When you bring your brand new baby home, no one tells you that "sleep like a baby" may not happen, or that if it does, it may only last a short time. This article will give you 10 great tips to help your newborn sleep better. Before I get to the 10 tips to help your newborn sleep, I thought I should note that it can be dangerous for a new newborn baby to sleep all night. They really do need to eat at least every 3 hours in those early days so they can grow well and thrive. Addtionally, it
Newborn Sleep Patterns Guide + Free e-Book
Newborn sleep patterns vary significantly in the early days, but many new parents want to know when they can put their baby on a schedule and what to expect. This guide will teach you about your newborn's sleep patterns and how they will change over time. Newborn Day / Night Confusion When your child was in the womb, movements during the day lulled her to sleep. When you rested at night, you may have noticed that she perked up. She may have started kicking or doing acrobatics when you
Sleep Training (From No Cry to Cry) Series – Part 6
If you are just joining us, you may want to start with Part 1 of this baby sleep training series. In this final part of the series, I am going to share my story. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons. First, I want you to get to know me and my story, so I'm not just some name on the internet claiming to have gone through something similar to what you might be going through. I want you to know you aren't alone. Sure, I suppose, I could be making up my story, but believe me I wish I were, but
Sleep Training (From No Cry to Cry) Series – Part 5
This article will outline two sleep training methods, including what many people know as "The Ferber Method". If you are just joining in, you may want to start from the beginning at Part 1 of my Baby Sleep Training (From No Cry to Cry) series. You may be interested in reading about the age to do cry-it-out and how cry-it-out will not change your child's personality. The Ferber / Check-and-Console Method(aka Ferberizing) This sleep training method entails allowing baby to cry while