There's no shortage of baby sleep sacks and baby sleeping bags out there, and it can be confusing to choose one. Mamaway sent us one of their All-season Optimum Temp. Sleep Suits and Hypoallergenic Antibacterial 3-in-1 Growth Pillow to review. This post will break down what makes this sleep sack different and why you might want to consider buying one for your 4-month to 3-year-old. We'll also talk about when you can use a pillow with your baby and whether this 3-in-1 is a good choice. After all,
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15 Month Sleep Regression: Why It Happens and How to Get Through It
Babies and toddlers go through several sleep regressions during the first two years. Just when you thought your baby would sleep through the night and take great naps, another sleep regression seems to hit. During one of these exhausting time periods, your baby will wake frequently at night, wake too early for the day, and/or take short naps. In this post, I'll discuss the 15 month sleep regression, explain why it happens, and give you tips to get through it based on over years' experience as a
Why Baby is Very Fussy at 3 Months: 3 Reasons and 3 Tips
If your baby is very fussy at 3 months old, you might dread the days. You are likely tired and frustrated trying to make your baby happy all day. If this describes you, this is common and there are three primary reasons this occurs. This post will share these 3 reasons and give you 3 tips to get through this frustrating stage based on 10+ years of experience as a sleep consultant. Baby Very Fussy at 3 Months From a Growth Spurt Growth spurts are common throughout the first year. They tend
How to Get Your Newborn to Sleep at Night: 7 Steps
When your baby is awake a lot at night, you can become exhausted. Getting your baby to sleep at night is one of the most important things you can do as a new parent. This blog post will teach you how to get your newborn to sleep at night so your entire family can get sleep! In This Article Introduction to the 7 Steps to Get Your Newborn to Sleep at Night 1: Set an Appropriate Schedule and Bedtime 2: Follow a Bedtime Routine 3: Dress Your Baby Appropriately 4: Check the Sleeping
How Long Does the 4 Month Sleep Regression Last? And, How to Shorten It
The 4-month sleep regression is an exhausting time in a family's life. Your baby might be waking every 1-2 hours all night and taking short naps. And, if your baby is going through this, you're probably asking yourself how long the 4-month sleep regression lasts. Based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant, it doesn't have to be as long as you think. In this blog post, I'll share tips to get through the 4-month sleep regression. What Is the 4-Month Sleep Regression? The 4-month sleep
Baby Insomnia or Split Night: Why It Happens and How to Fix
Baby insomnia is when your baby is awake in the middle of the night for 2-3 hours at a time. It is sometimes called a "split night" and usually lasts for weeks or months. This post will explain why baby insomnia happens and ways you can fix the problem based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant. What Is Baby Insomnia or a Split Night? Insomnia is usually defined as the inability to sleep when you are actively trying to sleep. This could mean that it's hard to fall asleep, hard to stay
Baby Won’t Nap in Crib? 5 Tips to Get Baby to Nap in the Crib and When
When your baby won't nap in the crib, it can be a long, exhausting day for both of you. Your baby might take short naps or take long naps but only in your arms. It's hard to get anything done having just 30 minutes or being confined to a chair while your baby sleeps. This post will explain why babies don't nap in their cribs and give you 5 tips for getting baby to nap in the crib based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant. Why Won't Baby Nap in the Crib? There are usually a few reasons a
Baby Sleep Cycles By Age Chart
Understanding how your baby sleeps can help you get your baby to sleep through the night, take better naps, thrive, and be happier! Part of understanding how babies sleep is understanding how their sleep cycles work. This post will explain baby sleep cycles by age and provide a chart for guidance based on my 10+ years as a sleep consultant. What is a Sleep Cycle? It might seem like we adults simply fall asleep and then wake up in the morning. But, in reality, we go through different
Sleep Training Newborns: How To and When
When your newborn isn't sleeping at night or napping during the day, the entire family is exhausted! You might be considering sleep training your newborn. But, how should you sleep train a newborn? Is it the same as an older baby? And, when can you start? This article will answer these questions based on my experience as a pediatric sleep consultant for over 10 years. Can You Sleep Train a Newborn? Yes, you can sleep train your newborn as long as we keep realistic expectations and have an