I’m a practical mother. So the worst gift to me, by definition, is the unused gift stored in the back of my baby’s closet, among the mountain of items and swaddling blankets my baby owns. I often wonder if even one Uhaul would fit all the clothes, toys, and furniture I have for this little …
Do you know that sleep, diet, and exercise are three of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle? However, unfortunately, many of us don’t get the kind of sleep we need, and it’s due to using the wrong mattress. Poor quality of sleep also affects our ability to exercise. This leads to more than …
Here’s Why Your Mattress is More Important Than You May Think! Read More »
Taking care of a baby is hard work, period. Successfully putting a baby to sleep every night is probably one of the hardest challenges that most parents face. What many parents don’t realize however is that a lot of the sleep problems that their little one is facing are due to critical mistakes being made …
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Sleep can often feel like an elusive, long-forgotten friend when you become a new mom. From midnight feeds to early mornings, your sleep pattern may have completely changed from your child-free days. Sleep training with your infant, however, can give you control over both of your sleep patterns. Plus, it can create long-lasting, healthy sleeping …
8 Ways to Create an Infant Bedtime Routine (So Mom Can Sleep!) Read More »
You’ve spent the last hour rocking your baby to bed. Exhausted, you look forward to a shower or maybe a bite to eat, and a minute to breathe where childcare isn’t your primary concern. But try to lay your baby down and that little rascal immediately wakes up. This is a story most parents can …
Cribs For Short Moms: Put Babies Down To Sleep Easier On Low Profile Cribs Read More »
One of the first things that parents lose when they welcome a new baby in the family in their sleep. Even when they do manage to doze off for a few hours, the thoughts of their baby’s vital signs and movements jolt them awake. Yet sleep is as important for parents as it is for …
Even though travel systems are great for transporting babies, they really aren’t ideal when trying to get your baby to nap. A 2015 Journal of Pediatrics study found 47 deaths in children under 2 were because of car seats used outside of a car, over the period of 4 years. It’s so hard to get …
Broadly speaking, guidelines for how much sleep babies need are fairly similar. Here’s a look at a recommendations from a few different sources: According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (as published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine), here’s the amount of sleep kids need. This was determined by 13 sleep medicine experts …
Let’s face it, that “sleep when the baby sleeps” mantra is completely unrealistic, especially for busy parents who always feel ten steps behind on their to-do list. It can be a serious struggle to go about your regular routine with a baby’s demanding nap schedule. Get ahead of your day with these 5 useful ways …
Just when you thought your kid could sleep through the night, your little toddler is becoming much more active and aware. The darkness of the night seems to hide many secrets, and finding a good nightlight may bring a bit of peace. It also comes in handy for diaper changes, dim light reading or guiding …
