When I was a new mom and my daughter decided to roll to her tummy at night for the first time, panic set in. For months she was content on her back and I didn't need to worry about whether or not she would be sleeping safely and soundly. But then things changed. I know rolling over is huge milestone and one to celebrate, but having her move around so much at night got my though ...
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Back to School: How to get Sleep Back on Track
I feel like I just wrote to all of you about how summer is starting, and now here I am writing to you about how the summer is winding down and coming to an end in the next couple of weeks! How does time fly by so fast?! Well now that we are closing out our last weeks of summer, it can be tricky for both kiddos and parents to transition from a relaxed summer schedule to a struct ...
4 Month Old Schedule
Raise your hand if you had an amazing newborn sleeper, and then all of sudden around 4 months old your champion sleeper is now up multiple times a night and keeping you up with her! I get asked all the time about how to navigate a 4 month old’s schedule and what that looks like while she is going through so many developmental and sleep changes. Before diving into the schedule, ...
Does Putting Cereal in a Bottle Help Your Baby Sleep Better at Night?
It's 3am and your baby wakes up crying, and your first thought it probably "he is hungry." The next day your friend tells you that she started putting cereal in her baby's bottle at bedtime and she is now sleeping peacefully though the night. I hear these stories all the time, and a very common question I get asked as an pediatric sleep expert, is whether or not putting cerea ...
When and How to Transition Out of a Bottle?
As parents, we strive to provide the best care for our babies, ensuring their health and development are on the right track. One of the most common things I am asked about as a sleep consultant is when and how to transition a little one off of the bottle. This transition is an essential milestone in a child’s growth, but understanding the timing and the reasons behind it is so ...
Car Naps: Navigating Sleep on the Go!
As parents, we all know the magic of a car ride – the soothing hum of the engine, the gentle sway of the vehicle, and before you know it, your little one is peacefully snoozing in the backseat. While car naps can be a lifesaver for tired parents, the inevitable allure of car naps can sometimes throw a wrench into even the most carefully crafted sleep routine if not managed care ...
Navigating Newborn Sleep Rhythms
I remember bringing my newborn home, and wondering whether or not someone from the hospital was going to come with me or not? They seriously weren’t going to let me bring home a tiny human on my own right?! Jokes aside, I was scared…and tired. I had no idea what I was doing and one of the first elements I struggled with was sleep. How do I navigate this child’s sleep? When is s ...
Navigating Your Baby's Rolling Milestone
One of the first biggest milestones I remember with my babies was mastering the art of rolling! I remember cheering each one of them on every time I caught a glimpse of their little bodies starting to rock back and forth, looking like they might be successful this time! Rolling is not only a fun and exciting skill for babies to learn, but it also plays a crucial role in their p ...
Where Should My Baby Sleep?
Take a wild guess as to when I transitioned my first baby from a bassinet to a crib…7 weeks! This was a personal choice made for various reasons, but it is what worked best for our family. One of the most common questions I receive from new parents is about where their newborn should sleep, and when they should transition them to a crib. It’s a decision that can greatly impact ...
Why didn’t we try this sooner?! As we speak he is sound asleep in his crib – and has been since 7:15 pm.
Karianne Wanggaard
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Working with Shannon, I went from 2-3 wake ups every night to 1 or 0. She aligned the plan with my preferred sleep cycle. She was always coaching, never judging. Shannon was great, I have referred MANY people to her! That's the best testament to her work that I can give.
Laura