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Sleep sacks for babies newborn to 18 months old. When do you stop using a swaddle and when does a sleep sack become dangerous for a toddler? Why do we even use sleep sacks to begin with? As a certified sleep consultant these questions come up pretty often with my clients. I am going to […]
Restless legs at night time affecting your sleep? As a sleep consultant the symptom of restless legs at night time comes up quite often. Why is this happening, and how can we get rid of it? Before you go off and start buying melatonin and boat loads of vitamins, please read all the way to […]
Another year older, another new grade, maybe even a new school! Either way children and parents must transition from summer mode to a new routine of school and activities. This can be really hard for both children and parents. Whether your child is entering Preschool, Elementary, Middle School or High School. Going from the relaxed […]
What is a night terror? We have all been there as a parent when our child wakes up screaming and confused, but Night terrors and nightmares are notoriously confused between one another. Surprisingly they are different! Knowing the difference between the two sleep episodes can help you respond to the child in the correct manner. […]
What to expect as a new parent? Expect the unexpected! Each human being is unique and different! As much as we want to plan and know what becoming a parent will be like, we really don’t know until we meet our little one. When it comes to newborn sleep and predictions of how much sleep […]
How to prevent SIDS. SIDS is an acronym for “Sudden Infant Death Syndrome”. Each year 3500 babies die of SIDS and accidental deaths in America. While researchers and doctors still do not know why SIDS occurs, they do know a lot of things that can help prevent it and have significantly changed death statistics in […]
Is my child ready to drop a nap? Here are some signs to look for and tips on how to test if dropping a nap is the right decision. As children grow they need less sleep during the day and a large chunk of quality sleep at night. Just because they are a certain age […]
Sleep environment is important whether you have a baby, toddler, or older child. It is one thing as parents that we have total control over and can use to create a calm, safe sleep space for our children. What will help my child sleep? Let’s go over some must-have material items you should include to […]
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