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How to Transition Out of the Swaddle
If you’ve been here for a while, you know just how much I love swaddles. And I mean, I LOVE swaddles. They are indeed the key to getting great newborn sleep! Click here to watch the difference swaddling can make on Instagram. If you’re here because it seems like your newborn just absolutely hates the swaddle , my advice is to keep trying! Swaddling is only one of Dr. Harvey Karp’s 5 S’s for soothing babies, so you may need to stack on the other calming tricks to really help

Chrissy Lawler
Aug 8, 20234 min read


The Teething Sleep Regression: How to Help Your Baby Get Through It
Sleep regressions can happen all the time and for a variety of reasons. Know that sleep regressions will happen and that it is going to...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 25, 20235 min read


Siblings Sharing a Room: How to Help Each of Your Children Get the Best Sleep Possible
Bringing another baby home is THE most exciting time for everyone in the family! While bringing home a new baby to older siblings is just...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 17, 20235 min read


The Transition From Crib to Bed: Everything You Need to Know for When It’s Time for a Big Kid Bed
Is your (once tiny) baby seeming so “big” that they probably should stop sleeping in their crib? Or maybe your little one has suddenly...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 11, 20236 min read


How to Calm a Fussy Newborn
Alongside a trillion other questions and concerns that come with bringing home a new baby (*especially for a first-time mama!) is this...

Chrissy Lawler
Jul 3, 20235 min read


Can Newborns Sleep With a Pacifier?
Pacifiers are an incredible soothing tool for your tiny new baby. With so much information out there (and unsolicited advice from friends...

Chrissy Lawler
Jun 27, 20235 min read


What is a Dream Feed?
If you have been around here for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard me use the terms “dream feed” or “dream feeds”. While dream feeds are a...

Chrissy Lawler
Jun 20, 20235 min read


Swaddling vs Not Swaddling: What to do When Your Baby Hates Being Swaddled
The decision of swaddling vs not swaddling can be a tough one, especially if it seems like your newborn is hating it! Don’t be dismayed!...

Chrissy Lawler
May 23, 20234 min read


False Starts at Bedtime: How to prevent them from happening!
There are lots of pieces around baby sleep that are difficult and exhausting, but I’m here to say that one of the top WORST trials of...

Chrissy Lawler
May 16, 20237 min read


The Zone of Proximal Development and How it Relates to Sleep Learning
Did you know the best way to ensure success with sleep learning is to stay in your baby’s zone of proximal development? Let’s dive into...

Chrissy Lawler
May 9, 20236 min read


9 Month Old Sleep Schedule
Trying to figure out the best 9 month old sleep schedule for your little one can be daunting. Especially since there is a lot going on at...

Chrissy Lawler
May 2, 20236 min read


Toddler Floor Bed: 3 Things to Consider
As I am sure you are well aware, there are some very strong opinions on baby and toddler sleep out there, and a floor bed is one of...

Chrissy Lawler
Apr 25, 20235 min read


Sleep Cues and Wake Windows: How to Use Both to Optimize Baby Sleep
When you are trying to get your baby to sleep, you may find yourself in an internet deep dive, wondering what on earth “tired cues”,...

Chrissy Lawler
Apr 18, 20234 min read


Sleep Trainer vs Sleep Consultant: What's The Difference?
In the world of baby sleep, you find sleep experts who are “sleep trainers” and “sleep consultants”. This begs the question of what is...

Chrissy Lawler
Mar 13, 20234 min read


Why You Shouldn't Let a Newborn "Cry It Out" (and what to do instead!)
The newborn days can be really dark days. Of course there is joy and love and so many other amazing emotions, but there can also be...

Chrissy Lawler
Jan 24, 20235 min read


"Sleep Training" for Naps: Getting Good Solid Naps for Your Baby or Toddler
We have heard all about “sleep training” and we know that the end goal is usually to have your baby “sleep through the night”, but what...

Chrissy Lawler
Jan 17, 20237 min read
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