WELCOME TO THE HEY SLEEPY BABY BLOG, WHERE YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO
Help Your Baby “Sleep Through The Night”
…orrrrr the closest we can get, because let’s be real:
none of us actually sleep through the night.
Separation anxiety in babies usually happens between 6-12 months. Separation anxiety for babies can start as early as 4-5 months, is most common between 10-18 months and usually eases up by age 3, and can be exacerbated during times of change or stress. Separation anxiety at bedtime is also common. Sleep represents a massive separation for babies, which sets off the “alarm bell” in their brain. This is why so many children struggle at bedtime in their own rooms- you’re not alone!
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The 8 month sleep regression can be very hard for parents as babies tend to have more disrupted sleep. This regression, or really progression sometimes hits hard, but other babies will sail through it without a blip. There’s no way to predict whether or not your baby’s sleep will go off the rails during this period. There is SO much going on for your baby during this time. They are going through so many cognitive and physical change.
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Children don’t just stop needing us once they aren’t babies anymore. During the toddler years, children are developing rapidly and as a result, often need an abundance of closeness to stay regulated.
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The newborn world is full of should we/shouldn’t we questions and one that pops up frequently is the question of swaddles.
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Some great tips for smoothing this transition gently and get baby to sleep without sleep training!
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There are a whole host of reasons why parents may consider moving siblings into the same room from economic to emotional. Some families will have no option but for siblings to share and for some they will actively choose this route.
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Bedtime fading is a gentle strategy that works by helping your little one’s body clock re-align to a bedtime that works better for your family.
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This is the beginning of that discussion and a snippet of advice as to how to use Yoga Nidra to help nurture yourself through this season.
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But let’s break down stroller naps further to understand the risks and how to keep our little ones safe when napping in the stroller.
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What I have learned from having a sensitive child and the impact teething has on her holistically.
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Hey, I’m Rachael— Mom of 3 & Baby Sleep Expert with Big Sis Energy
& I’VE DONE ALL THE RESEARCH FOR YOU ALREADY.
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MEET YOUR BABY SLEEP CONSULTANT
You’re wayyy too busy to spend hours researching biologically normal infant sleep, and circadian rhythms of babies, and the best wake windows. So, I’ve done it for you.
If you’ve been looking for a supportive, realistic alternative to the “just sleep train them!” advice you’re so sick of hearing, HI 👋🏼
I’m a Certified Sleep Consultant obsessed with infant sleep research, infant-parent mental health, and helping your babies and bigger kids get better sleep (so you can, too).
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Traditional sleep training methods don’t have to be your solution to better sleep.
SLEEP TRAINING ISN’T THE ONLY WAY TO GET GOOD SLEEP
