Putting your baby on the right schedule can do wonders for your baby's sleep. But, babies change so fast and it's hard to figure out the right schedule. As a sleep consultant for over 13 years, I'm sharing appropriate wake windows by age in this article. Use this chart to help set your baby's wake windows, get onto a good schedule, and, hopefully, solve some of your sleep problems! What is a Wake Window? A "wake window" is the amount of time your baby is awake between sleep periods, either
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10 Things to Do Before and After You Have a Baby
There is no shortage of things to think about when you have a new baby. As a mom and sleep consultant for over 10 years, I'd love to share some wisdom with you as part of your "village." In this post, learn 10 things you should do before and 10 things you should do after you have a baby! 10 Things to do BEFORE You Have a Baby (or soon after, if you already had the baby!) Below are the 10 things to do (ideally) before you have a baby. 1. Build Your Village Gone are the days when we
Can Baby Sleep With a Pacifier? And, Should They?
As a sleep consultant for over a decade, I can tell you that I talk to many parents every year. If you have a newborn, you might be asking 'can baby sleep with a pacifier'? If you have an older baby or toddler, you might be asking 'how to get baby sleeping without a pacifier'! Learn what you need to know about babies sleeping with a pacifier in this post. Is it ok for baby to sleep with a pacifier? Is it safe? This is one of the most common questions for parents of newborns to ask. Is it
How to Get Back to School Schedule and Maximize Sleep
Summertime is fun-filled with trips to the pool, vacations, movie nights, and late bedtimes. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. School starts soon and you might be wondering how to get back to a school schedule. This post will share tips to help your family start the school year out right! Why is Back to School Difficult? First, let's review quickly why getting back to school schedule-wise is so difficult. Our bodies have internal clocks and light stimulating our eyes
How Much Sleep Do Babies Need? Chart for Parents
Babies need a lot of sleep but how much exactly at each age? Babies need 10-12 hours of sleep at night and 2-4 hours during the day for most of their first two years. However, how sleep is broken down will vary by age. This post will teach you how much sleep your baby likely needs and tips for how to make sure your baby gets enough. How Much Sleep Do Newborns Need? Newborns sleep a total of 16 hours a day in various length fragments. Most newborns will only sleep 8-10 hours at night but in
How Long Do Newborns Sleep?
Most newborns sleep the majority of the day and night, waking only to eat and dirty their diapers. But, is your newborn getting enough sleep a day? What about at night? This post will cover newborn sleep patterns and how long newborns sleep at various times in the day. How Long Do Newborns Sleep a Day? According to the AAP, newborn babies sleep an average of 16 to 17 hours a day over a 24-hour period but usually in 1-2 hour segments. And, according to The National Sleep Foundation,
When Do Babies Drop to One Nap? 5 Signs to See Before You Switch to One Nap
According to different baby sleep books and websites out there, babies drop to one nap anywhere from 10 months to 24 months old. These wide age ranges and contradictions make it hard for parents to figure out what to do. Based on my 10+ years of experience as a baby sleep consultant, the average age to switch to one nap is around 14 months old. This post will help you decide when to switch your baby to one nap. While newborns will sleep every 1-2 hours all day, most babies will be able to
When to Move Baby to a Crib and 5 Tips How to Transition
When to move baby to a crib is 6 months old, on average. However, there are several factors to consider when deciding when to transition baby to a crib. This post will discuss these factors so you can decide the best time to move your baby to the crib and do it successfully. Let's get to it! Weight Limits of Bassinets How long your baby sleeps in a bassinet will include a few factors, one of the biggest ones being their weight. Most bassinets have a weight limit that ranges from 15 to 35
Weighted Sleep Sack For Baby – Are They Safe and Do They Work?
Weighted sleep sacks and weighted blankets are becoming more popular. Do you need a weighted sleep sack and will it help your baby sleep better? This post will explain what a weighted sleep sack is, the purpose, and discuss whether it will help your baby sleep better. What Is a Weighted Sleep Sack and Its Purpose? A weighted sleep sack is just as it sounds. It a form of sleep sack that has a little weight to it. But, why would a sleep sack need weight added to it? These sleep sacks and