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Is Sleep Training Your Baby Harmful: A Roundup of the Most Commonly Asked Questions
The issue of sleep training has been volleying back and forth between experts for years. On one hand, some feel that the practice of sleep training is stressful to both children and parents. On the other, many parents claim that it's an effective way to...
What Is the Baby Witching Hour? [+ 6 Tips for How to Survive it]
From 6-8 am, your little one is the best baby you can hope for, all happy smiles and coos. But when the evening arrives, everything changes. What is it about the hours of 5 pm-11 pm that make him such a monster? It's called the baby witching hour. Some call it a...
Baby Temperament and Sleep Training: Improve Your Baby’s Sleep Skills
Baby temperament and sleep training: does one influence the other? Here are the two types of baby temperaments and tips for better sleep. A baby's temperament can make all the difference in whether or not they sleep well. Every child has their own way of coping...
How to Transition Your Baby Out of DockATot to Crib: 7 Great Tips
DockATot is a popular product that allows babies to sleep, play, and relax while in an upright position. However, there comes a time when babies outgrow their DockATot. If you're wondering how to transition your baby out of DockATot into her crib, here's what you need...
Baby Only Naps in the Stroller: Is It Safe?
Maybe you know that the AAP recommends putting your baby to sleep on his back. But what do you do when your baby only naps in the stroller? This article explores what experts say on this topic. Why do babies love sleeping in a stroller? The answer is a simple...
How to Sleep Train a Colicky Baby: 6 Proven Methods That Work
Any parent who has even had a baby with colic will tell you that it's one of the toughest things in the world. Here are some strategies for how to sleep train a colicky baby. Colic is a tough and frustrating situation for any new parent to deal with. It usually...
Breastfed Babies and Sleep Training: Does It Work?
Breastfed babies and sleep training go well together, contrary to speculation. But there are some things to consider before teaching your little one how to self-soothe. There are many benefits of breastfeeding. There are also many benefits of sleep training your...
Sleep Training a Teething Baby: 3 Proven Tips
Sleep training a teething baby can be quite challenging. Here are three proven tips that will make the process much easier. The list of things that can disrupt your child's sleep is quite long. Sleep regressions, growth spurts, and negative sleep associations, they're...
6 Proven Tips for Sleep Training a Baby for Naps
Sleep training a baby for naps can be really challenging. If you're having trouble, here are 6 tips that can help your child get enough daytime sleep. For parents of young children, sleep training is a tricky subject. One parent wrote: "We've been trying to teach our...
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