How to End Early Morning Wake-ups
Early morning wake-ups: a tiring and frustrating situation for many parents! Even when things seem to be going great — baby is going down on their own, they have the right bed time, naps are going well — those morning are STILL early! What to do? This is an incredibly common thing that happens, even […]
5 Things You Should Know About Your Infant’s Sleep
Infancy is a fascinating time! That new baby is growing at an alarming rate both physically and neurologically. Did you know in the first 3 years of life, a baby’s brain creates 1000 trillion brain cells and becomes 3 times larger? (babycenter.com) Within the first 5 months of life, your baby doubles in weight. Incredible, isn’t […]
Drinking Milk After the First Year
From time to time, I have the pleasure to work with a baby with special needs and helping them sleep independently. It’s always a real treat! One question that often comes up is about the bottle. After 1 year of age, babies no longer need a bottle, or milk/formula for that matter. Mothers who wish […]
Why “Breastsleeping” Isn’t a Solution
What is “breastsleeping”? “Breastsleeping” is a term use to describe the combination of breastfeeding and co-sleeping. When a baby is born, their sleep is fragmented. They sleep A LOT (up to 18 hours!), but their bouts of sleep are more frequent in a 24 hour cycle. And, they need to eat a lot as well. […]
Reflux, Why it Hurts Sleep, and What to To
Reflux is a very uncomfortable condition, and the burning associated with it would keep anyone up at night. Working with kids with special needs, reflux (and in extreme cases GERD) tends to come up a lot in conversation (no pun intended). This is often an issue that begins when the child is just an infant […]
