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 ...
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Pacifiers...To Use or Not to Use?
As a sleep consultant, I often encounter parents grappling with the decision of whether or not to introduce a pacifier to their baby's sleep routine. Pacifiers can be a helpful tool for soothing newborns and aiding in sleep, but they also come with their own set of potential drawbacks. Let's delve into the pros and cons of using a pacifier from a sleep consultant's pe ...
Setting Sleep Goals for 2024
As the year draws to a close, let's take a moment to reflect on the importance of sleep and how to prioritize and set goals for healthy sleep in 2024! I will share tips to help your family ease back into your routine after the holiday festivities, and guide you through the process of setting sleep goals that will leave you feeling revitalized and ready to conquer the year ahead ...
White Noise. To Use or Not to Use?
Parenting, especially for those with newborns, often involves navigating the delicate balance of sleep routines and soothing environments. There has been a lot of talk recently about the impact white noise has on a child’s hearing and auditory development. Here we'll explore the world of white noise and it’s benefits for little ones, and also answer many questions that are circ ...
TOG Ratings...What Should Your Baby Wear to Sleep?
As a parent, ensuring your baby sleeps comfortably and safely is a top priority. One essential item in your baby's sleep routine should be a sleep sack! However, choosing the right sleep sack can be a daunting task, especially when you encounter terms like TOG ratings. Here we are going to explore what TOG ratings are, why they matter, and how to select the perfect sleep sack f ...
Tips on How to Navigate Bed Wetting
Let's be honest, being woken up at night in general is not very fun, but when you are woken up by a child that has wet the bed there is way more effort needed in your response, which makes it that much harder to get up and also fall back asleep. It's difficult to have compassion and empathy when stripping the bed in the middle of the night, but to help your kiddo through this p ...
Back-to-School Anxiety and Sleep: Tips for a Restful Transition
The start of a new school year is often accompanied by a range of emotions for children, including excitement, anticipation, and, for many, anxiety. One common but often overlooked aspect of back-to-school anxiety is its impact on a child's sleep patterns. My hope is to help parents understand the connection between back-to-school anxiety and sleep, as well as provide valuable ...
Camping Sleep Tips
Camping trips are a fantastic way to reconnect with nature and create lasting memories with your family. However, when you have a baby, ensuring a peaceful night's sleep in the great outdoors can be a challenge. With a little preparation and a few handy tips, you can help your little one drift off to dreamland while enjoying the wonders of the wilderness! Tip #1 Choose the ...
The Revenge Hours
We all know the feeling of staying up too late when we know we should be trying to sleep while the rest of our crew is sleeping soundly. It can be tempting to keep scrolling through social media, binge-watching our favorite shows, or playing just one more game. We have worked so hard all day, and we deserve some time to be a little selfish and do what we want to do for ourselves after our little ones are all tucked in. But what happens when we finally do decide to call it a night a little later than we would like? We end up regretting it the next day, feeling tired, struggling to focus, and counting down the minutes until that afternoon coffee or the next tuck in time.
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