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How to Transition from 2 Naps to 1
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Transition from 2 Naps to 1 Cara Dumaplin, Founder Originally posted on Nested Bean Around the time you find a consistent routine with your little one, everything changes. He grows. Her personality emerges. He’s saying a few words. She’s...
read more
Bonding with Your Baby Before Birth
TAKING CARA BABIES Bonding With Your Baby Before Birth Dr. Christine Sterling What if I told you that there is something pregnant mamas can do once a day that would: Increase chances of a vaginal delivery Shorten labor Reduce the risk of pregnancy complications Help...
read more
Thriving in the 4th Trimester: Tips from a Perinatal Therapist
TAKING CARA BABIES Thriving in the 4th Trimester: Tips from a Perinatal Therapist Post written by: Lindsay Howerton-Hastings, LPC I came to know about Taking Cara Babies exactly like you did: I was an exhausted new mom, awake 24 hours a day. Someone tagged me on...
read more
How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products Cara Dumaplin, Founder To get babies sleeping, parents use all kinds of baby products... the Rock ‘n Play, DockATot, cosleepers, and swings. Please know that the AAP does not recommend any of these products...
read more
Reflux & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Reflux & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder When parents are trying to help their baby sleep, reflux can be a topic of concern. Why? Because when parents see their babies struggle with sleep, they often wonder if a physical issue like...
read more
Pregnant!
I saw it plain as day: “pregnant” written out in digital form on a stick!
Me! Pregnant! At 42!
read more
When Siblings Share a Room
In the movies, babies always seem to have a picture perfect nursery with more room than that sweet darling could ever use. In the real world, this just isn’t what life looks like, and sometimes our children outnumber our bedrooms.
read more
Is It Time For A Toddler Bed?
Do you know the #1 cause of toddler sleep problems???
Moving out of the crib too early!
It’s true!
Transitioning to the Toddler Bed
Hey mamas! I’m Jennifer, Head of Content and Communication as well as one of the Sleep Consultants with Taking Cara Babies. I’m also mom of 3-year-old Lukas. Cara and I wanted to share Lukas’s recent transition to the toddler bed with you!
read more
5 Signs It’s Time to Drop a Nap
Oh mama—babies can be so tricky! As soon as you’ve settled into a comfortable, predictable routine, everything changes. It’s not your imagination! This near-constant changing is true for baby activities, baby skills, baby feeding — and, of course, baby naps.
read more
How to Drop a Nap in 8 Steps
As your little one grows and develops, his daytime sleep requirements change. It seems just about the time you’ve got this whole “nap schedule routine” figured out, it’s time to alter it again.
read more
5 Tips For Transitioning Baby From Your Room to the Nursery
I know you’ve spent months creating the perfect nursery, but here’s the truth: Most newborns don’t actually sleep in their rooms initially. Chances are, your baby will start off in YOUR room. This truly is safest and most convenient during those early weeks and months. BUT… at some point, you will find that you’ll want to reclaim your bedroom and actually use that well-decorated nursery. When that time comes, here are five tips for a smooth transition to the nursery.
read more
Top Culprits for Early Morning Wakings
All the coffee in the world doesn’t seem like enough for mamas who are on the EARLY WAKING STRUGGLE BUS. If your baby’s alarm clock seems to be set for 5:00am EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING, you’re not alone!
read more
10 Questions to Ask if Your Little One is Struggling with Short Naps
It’s FINALLY NAP TIME! Mamas everywhere rejoice!
….Well, mamas with babies who take long naps rejoice. If you have a baby who never sleeps longer than 45 minutes, the rejoicing is cut to a quick sigh.
read more
Let’s Discuss: Room Sharing
There it was loud and clear blasting from my television on an October morning in 2016: “The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies should sleep in mom’s room FOR THE ENTIRE FIRST YEAR!” Thank you, Good Morning America.
read more
Sleep Training Q&A (Cara on Nested Bean)
If you’re thinking of giving sleep training a try, you’ve probably already started scouring the web to find out exactly what sleep training is and how to do it. There are so many opinions on the topic that, like other new parents, you may be wondering when to begin, how difficult it is going to be, how long will it take or if sleep training is even the right choice for you and your baby.
read more
Short Naps & Newborns
“I have been doing everything I can do to get my new baby on a set daytime schedule. It’s just not working. I feel like a failure.” ~so many new moms who contact us
read more
The Pacifier
Pacifier, Binky, Nuk, Soother, Dummy…
Let’s talk about “that thing in the baby’s mouth.”
First, you should know that I love pacifiers…. even for breastfed babies!
Why?
Oh Baby, Let’s Travel – Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant
TAKING CARA BABIES Oh Baby, Let’s Travel Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant Cara Dumaplin, Founder Traveling can be such a relaxing treat or exciting adventure. However, if you are traveling with a baby, “vacation” can often feel like more “work”...
read more
Spring Forward – Adjusting Baby Sleep for Daylight Saving
Ahhhh… Spring!
Spring means flowers are blooming, birds are tweeting, and mamas are pushing strollers without freezing.
But…there are also three naughty words also associated with spring: Daylight Saving Time.
read more
Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do?
TAKING CARA BABIES Baby Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do? Cara Dumaplin, Founder So you’ve set your baby up for sleep success (or you’re desperately trying to), and now your sweet little one is sick! What now??? First, when babies are sick, they need lots of...
read more
Graham’s Bedtime Routine
TAKING CARA BABIES Graham's Bedtime Routine Emily Layne, Guest Blogger October 14, 2017 When I was pregnant, I purchased the online Taking Cara Babies “Will I Ever Sleep Again?” Newborn sleep class. I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful this class has been for...
read more
Daycare & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daycare & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder Through Taking Cara Babies, I get to collaborate with moms from all across the world and from all walks of life. This blog post is written by one of those amazing moms. Let me introduce her to...
read more
All About The DockATot and How To Wean Out if Needed
TAKING CARA BABIES All About The DockATot and How to Wean Out if Needed Cara Dumaplin, Founder The DockATot... When I even mention this name, I hear a wide array of comments from new parents ranging from: “This is the most amazing baby product since the...
read more
Transitioning Out of the Swaddle
TAKING CARA BABIES Transitioning Out of the Swaddle Cara Dumaplin, Founder If you have watched or attended the newborn class “Will I Ever Sleep Again?”, you know that newborns long for the womb those first few months after birth. They love the security of feeling snug...
read more
Tummy Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES When is it Safe for Tummy Sleep? Cara Dumaplin, Founder Research shows a decreased risk of SIDS when babies are placed flat on their backs for sleeping (specifically, on a firm mattress with no loose bedding). Can a baby ever safely sleep on his...
read more
First Day of Kindergarten
TAKING CARA BABIES First Day of Kindergarten Cara Dumaplin, Founder **This post was originally published on The RN Journal of Nursing. "This is the necklace I was wearing the first time I saw you, Ella", I explain as I latch a gold necklace around my soon-to-be...
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Nap Schedules: 5 Months to 25 Months
TAKING CARA BABIES Nap Schedules:5 to 25 Months Cara Dumaplin, Founder AHHHHH…. Naps! Naps are a beautiful time for baby’s body and brain to refresh and for parents to recharge. (Insert HUGE eye roll!) Yeah…whatever. If only it were that easy, right? Often, naps are...
read more
Understanding The Dreaded Four Month Sleep Regression
“He was sleeping great, but suddenly he started waking up every hour. It’s harder now than when he was a newborn.” Oh this story is so common when I’m speaking to sleep deprived parents. “It all started at about four months. I’m at a loss of what to do.”
read more
Daylight Saving: Fall Back and Your Baby’s Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daylight Saving: Fall Back & Your Baby's Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder The time has arrived. That time when a line is drawn in the sand between those with and without children: The End of Daylight Savings.For those without children, this means an...
read more
Thriving in the 4th Trimester: Tips from a Perinatal Therapist
TAKING CARA BABIES Thriving in the 4th Trimester: Tips from a Perinatal Therapist Post written by: Lindsay Howerton-Hastings, LPC I came to know about Taking Cara Babies exactly like you did: I was an exhausted new mom, awake 24 hours a day. Someone tagged me on...
read more
How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products Cara Dumaplin, Founder To get babies sleeping, parents use all kinds of baby products... the Rock ‘n Play, DockATot, cosleepers, and swings. Please know that the AAP does not recommend any of these products...
read more
Reflux & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Reflux & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder When parents are trying to help their baby sleep, reflux can be a topic of concern. Why? Because when parents see their babies struggle with sleep, they often wonder if a physical issue like...
read more
5 Tips For Transitioning Baby From Your Room to the Nursery
I know you’ve spent months creating the perfect nursery, but here’s the truth: Most newborns don’t actually sleep in their rooms initially. Chances are, your baby will start off in YOUR room. This truly is safest and most convenient during those early weeks and months. BUT… at some point, you will find that you’ll want to reclaim your bedroom and actually use that well-decorated nursery. When that time comes, here are five tips for a smooth transition to the nursery.
read more
Let’s Discuss: Room Sharing
There it was loud and clear blasting from my television on an October morning in 2016: “The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies should sleep in mom’s room FOR THE ENTIRE FIRST YEAR!” Thank you, Good Morning America.
read more
Sleep Training Q&A (Cara on Nested Bean)
If you’re thinking of giving sleep training a try, you’ve probably already started scouring the web to find out exactly what sleep training is and how to do it. There are so many opinions on the topic that, like other new parents, you may be wondering when to begin, how difficult it is going to be, how long will it take or if sleep training is even the right choice for you and your baby.
read more
Short Naps & Newborns
“I have been doing everything I can do to get my new baby on a set daytime schedule. It’s just not working. I feel like a failure.” ~so many new moms who contact us
read more
The Pacifier
Pacifier, Binky, Nuk, Soother, Dummy…
Let’s talk about “that thing in the baby’s mouth.”
First, you should know that I love pacifiers…. even for breastfed babies!
Why?
Oh Baby, Let’s Travel – Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant
TAKING CARA BABIES Oh Baby, Let’s Travel Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant Cara Dumaplin, Founder Traveling can be such a relaxing treat or exciting adventure. However, if you are traveling with a baby, “vacation” can often feel like more “work”...
read more
Spring Forward – Adjusting Baby Sleep for Daylight Saving
Ahhhh… Spring!
Spring means flowers are blooming, birds are tweeting, and mamas are pushing strollers without freezing.
But…there are also three naughty words also associated with spring: Daylight Saving Time.
read more
Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do?
TAKING CARA BABIES Baby Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do? Cara Dumaplin, Founder So you’ve set your baby up for sleep success (or you’re desperately trying to), and now your sweet little one is sick! What now??? First, when babies are sick, they need lots of...
read more
Graham’s Bedtime Routine
TAKING CARA BABIES Graham's Bedtime Routine Emily Layne, Guest Blogger October 14, 2017 When I was pregnant, I purchased the online Taking Cara Babies “Will I Ever Sleep Again?” Newborn sleep class. I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful this class has been for...
read more
Daycare & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daycare & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder Through Taking Cara Babies, I get to collaborate with moms from all across the world and from all walks of life. This blog post is written by one of those amazing moms. Let me introduce her to...
read more
All About The DockATot and How To Wean Out if Needed
TAKING CARA BABIES All About The DockATot and How to Wean Out if Needed Cara Dumaplin, Founder The DockATot... When I even mention this name, I hear a wide array of comments from new parents ranging from: “This is the most amazing baby product since the...
read more
Transitioning Out of the Swaddle
TAKING CARA BABIES Transitioning Out of the Swaddle Cara Dumaplin, Founder If you have watched or attended the newborn class “Will I Ever Sleep Again?”, you know that newborns long for the womb those first few months after birth. They love the security of feeling snug...
read more
Tummy Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES When is it Safe for Tummy Sleep? Cara Dumaplin, Founder Research shows a decreased risk of SIDS when babies are placed flat on their backs for sleeping (specifically, on a firm mattress with no loose bedding). Can a baby ever safely sleep on his...
read more
Understanding The Dreaded Four Month Sleep Regression
“He was sleeping great, but suddenly he started waking up every hour. It’s harder now than when he was a newborn.” Oh this story is so common when I’m speaking to sleep deprived parents. “It all started at about four months. I’m at a loss of what to do.”
read more
Daylight Saving: Fall Back and Your Baby’s Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daylight Saving: Fall Back & Your Baby's Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder The time has arrived. That time when a line is drawn in the sand between those with and without children: The End of Daylight Savings.For those without children, this means an...
read more
CoSleeping After Sleep Training
TAKING CARA BABIES CoSleeping After Sleep Training Cara Dumaplin, Founder This was my view when I woke up this morning. Snuggled in between my husband and I was one child and a dog. On the other side of my sleeping spouse…another child. You can imagine the comfort I...
read more
The Dream Feed
TAKING CARA BABIES The Dream Feed Cara Dumaplin, Founder If you Google the phrase “Dream Feed”, you find so many “rules” and opinions. For parents who attend my newborn class, “Will I Ever Sleep Again?” or watch it online, I discuss the Dream Feed. Basically, a...
read more
Tips for Baby Sleep While Hosting for the Holidays
Hosting loved ones over the holidays creates life-long memories. However, joy can often turn to frustration when a baby is added to the mix if expectations and preparations are not clearly established beforehand. A sleepy and cranky little one is not on anyone’s Christmas list, so let’s lay out a game plan before the guests arrive.
read more
How to Transition from 2 Naps to 1
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Transition from 2 Naps to 1 Cara Dumaplin, Founder Originally posted on Nested Bean Around the time you find a consistent routine with your little one, everything changes. He grows. Her personality emerges. He’s saying a few words. She’s...
read more
How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products Cara Dumaplin, Founder To get babies sleeping, parents use all kinds of baby products... the Rock ‘n Play, DockATot, cosleepers, and swings. Please know that the AAP does not recommend any of these products...
read more
Reflux & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Reflux & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder When parents are trying to help their baby sleep, reflux can be a topic of concern. Why? Because when parents see their babies struggle with sleep, they often wonder if a physical issue like...
read more
When Siblings Share a Room
In the movies, babies always seem to have a picture perfect nursery with more room than that sweet darling could ever use. In the real world, this just isn’t what life looks like, and sometimes our children outnumber our bedrooms.
read more
Is It Time For A Toddler Bed?
Do you know the #1 cause of toddler sleep problems???
Moving out of the crib too early!
It’s true!
Transitioning to the Toddler Bed
Hey mamas! I’m Jennifer, Head of Content and Communication as well as one of the Sleep Consultants with Taking Cara Babies. I’m also mom of 3-year-old Lukas. Cara and I wanted to share Lukas’s recent transition to the toddler bed with you!
read more
5 Signs It’s Time to Drop a Nap
Oh mama—babies can be so tricky! As soon as you’ve settled into a comfortable, predictable routine, everything changes. It’s not your imagination! This near-constant changing is true for baby activities, baby skills, baby feeding — and, of course, baby naps.
read more
How to Drop a Nap in 8 Steps
As your little one grows and develops, his daytime sleep requirements change. It seems just about the time you’ve got this whole “nap schedule routine” figured out, it’s time to alter it again.
read more
5 Tips For Transitioning Baby From Your Room to the Nursery
I know you’ve spent months creating the perfect nursery, but here’s the truth: Most newborns don’t actually sleep in their rooms initially. Chances are, your baby will start off in YOUR room. This truly is safest and most convenient during those early weeks and months. BUT… at some point, you will find that you’ll want to reclaim your bedroom and actually use that well-decorated nursery. When that time comes, here are five tips for a smooth transition to the nursery.
read more
Top Culprits for Early Morning Wakings
All the coffee in the world doesn’t seem like enough for mamas who are on the EARLY WAKING STRUGGLE BUS. If your baby’s alarm clock seems to be set for 5:00am EVERY. SINGLE. MORNING, you’re not alone!
read more
10 Questions to Ask if Your Little One is Struggling with Short Naps
It’s FINALLY NAP TIME! Mamas everywhere rejoice!
….Well, mamas with babies who take long naps rejoice. If you have a baby who never sleeps longer than 45 minutes, the rejoicing is cut to a quick sigh.
read more
Let’s Discuss: Room Sharing
There it was loud and clear blasting from my television on an October morning in 2016: “The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies should sleep in mom’s room FOR THE ENTIRE FIRST YEAR!” Thank you, Good Morning America.
read more
Sleep Training Q&A (Cara on Nested Bean)
If you’re thinking of giving sleep training a try, you’ve probably already started scouring the web to find out exactly what sleep training is and how to do it. There are so many opinions on the topic that, like other new parents, you may be wondering when to begin, how difficult it is going to be, how long will it take or if sleep training is even the right choice for you and your baby.
read more
The Pacifier
Pacifier, Binky, Nuk, Soother, Dummy…
Let’s talk about “that thing in the baby’s mouth.”
First, you should know that I love pacifiers…. even for breastfed babies!
Why?
Oh Baby, Let’s Travel – Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant
TAKING CARA BABIES Oh Baby, Let’s Travel Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant Cara Dumaplin, Founder Traveling can be such a relaxing treat or exciting adventure. However, if you are traveling with a baby, “vacation” can often feel like more “work”...
read more
Spring Forward – Adjusting Baby Sleep for Daylight Saving
Ahhhh… Spring!
Spring means flowers are blooming, birds are tweeting, and mamas are pushing strollers without freezing.
But…there are also three naughty words also associated with spring: Daylight Saving Time.
read more
Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do?
TAKING CARA BABIES Baby Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do? Cara Dumaplin, Founder So you’ve set your baby up for sleep success (or you’re desperately trying to), and now your sweet little one is sick! What now??? First, when babies are sick, they need lots of...
read more
Graham’s Bedtime Routine
TAKING CARA BABIES Graham's Bedtime Routine Emily Layne, Guest Blogger October 14, 2017 When I was pregnant, I purchased the online Taking Cara Babies “Will I Ever Sleep Again?” Newborn sleep class. I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful this class has been for...
read more
Daycare & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daycare & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder Through Taking Cara Babies, I get to collaborate with moms from all across the world and from all walks of life. This blog post is written by one of those amazing moms. Let me introduce her to...
read more
All About The DockATot and How To Wean Out if Needed
TAKING CARA BABIES All About The DockATot and How to Wean Out if Needed Cara Dumaplin, Founder The DockATot... When I even mention this name, I hear a wide array of comments from new parents ranging from: “This is the most amazing baby product since the...
read more
Tummy Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES When is it Safe for Tummy Sleep? Cara Dumaplin, Founder Research shows a decreased risk of SIDS when babies are placed flat on their backs for sleeping (specifically, on a firm mattress with no loose bedding). Can a baby ever safely sleep on his...
read more
Nap Schedules: 5 Months to 25 Months
TAKING CARA BABIES Nap Schedules:5 to 25 Months Cara Dumaplin, Founder AHHHHH…. Naps! Naps are a beautiful time for baby’s body and brain to refresh and for parents to recharge. (Insert HUGE eye roll!) Yeah…whatever. If only it were that easy, right? Often, naps are...
read more
Daylight Saving: Fall Back and Your Baby’s Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daylight Saving: Fall Back & Your Baby's Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder The time has arrived. That time when a line is drawn in the sand between those with and without children: The End of Daylight Savings.For those without children, this means an...
read more
CoSleeping After Sleep Training
TAKING CARA BABIES CoSleeping After Sleep Training Cara Dumaplin, Founder This was my view when I woke up this morning. Snuggled in between my husband and I was one child and a dog. On the other side of my sleeping spouse…another child. You can imagine the comfort I...
read more
The Dream Feed
TAKING CARA BABIES The Dream Feed Cara Dumaplin, Founder If you Google the phrase “Dream Feed”, you find so many “rules” and opinions. For parents who attend my newborn class, “Will I Ever Sleep Again?” or watch it online, I discuss the Dream Feed. Basically, a...
read more
Tips for Baby Sleep While Hosting for the Holidays
Hosting loved ones over the holidays creates life-long memories. However, joy can often turn to frustration when a baby is added to the mix if expectations and preparations are not clearly established beforehand. A sleepy and cranky little one is not on anyone’s Christmas list, so let’s lay out a game plan before the guests arrive.
read more
How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products Cara Dumaplin, Founder To get babies sleeping, parents use all kinds of baby products... the Rock ‘n Play, DockATot, cosleepers, and swings. Please know that the AAP does not recommend any of these products...
read more
5 Signs It’s Time to Drop a Nap
Oh mama—babies can be so tricky! As soon as you’ve settled into a comfortable, predictable routine, everything changes. It’s not your imagination! This near-constant changing is true for baby activities, baby skills, baby feeding — and, of course, baby naps.
read more
How to Drop a Nap in 8 Steps
As your little one grows and develops, his daytime sleep requirements change. It seems just about the time you’ve got this whole “nap schedule routine” figured out, it’s time to alter it again.
read more
10 Questions to Ask if Your Little One is Struggling with Short Naps
It’s FINALLY NAP TIME! Mamas everywhere rejoice!
….Well, mamas with babies who take long naps rejoice. If you have a baby who never sleeps longer than 45 minutes, the rejoicing is cut to a quick sigh.
read more
Short Naps & Newborns
“I have been doing everything I can do to get my new baby on a set daytime schedule. It’s just not working. I feel like a failure.” ~so many new moms who contact us
read more
Daycare & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daycare & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder Through Taking Cara Babies, I get to collaborate with moms from all across the world and from all walks of life. This blog post is written by one of those amazing moms. Let me introduce her to...
read more
Nap Schedules: 5 Months to 25 Months
TAKING CARA BABIES Nap Schedules:5 to 25 Months Cara Dumaplin, Founder AHHHHH…. Naps! Naps are a beautiful time for baby’s body and brain to refresh and for parents to recharge. (Insert HUGE eye roll!) Yeah…whatever. If only it were that easy, right? Often, naps are...
read more
Daylight Saving: Fall Back and Your Baby’s Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daylight Saving: Fall Back & Your Baby's Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder The time has arrived. That time when a line is drawn in the sand between those with and without children: The End of Daylight Savings.For those without children, this means an...
read more
How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products Cara Dumaplin, Founder To get babies sleeping, parents use all kinds of baby products... the Rock ‘n Play, DockATot, cosleepers, and swings. Please know that the AAP does not recommend any of these products...
read more
Is It Time For A Toddler Bed?
Do you know the #1 cause of toddler sleep problems???
Moving out of the crib too early!
It’s true!
Transitioning to the Toddler Bed
Hey mamas! I’m Jennifer, Head of Content and Communication as well as one of the Sleep Consultants with Taking Cara Babies. I’m also mom of 3-year-old Lukas. Cara and I wanted to share Lukas’s recent transition to the toddler bed with you!
read more
5 Signs It’s Time to Drop a Nap
Oh mama—babies can be so tricky! As soon as you’ve settled into a comfortable, predictable routine, everything changes. It’s not your imagination! This near-constant changing is true for baby activities, baby skills, baby feeding — and, of course, baby naps.
read more
How to Drop a Nap in 8 Steps
As your little one grows and develops, his daytime sleep requirements change. It seems just about the time you’ve got this whole “nap schedule routine” figured out, it’s time to alter it again.
read more
5 Tips For Transitioning Baby From Your Room to the Nursery
I know you’ve spent months creating the perfect nursery, but here’s the truth: Most newborns don’t actually sleep in their rooms initially. Chances are, your baby will start off in YOUR room. This truly is safest and most convenient during those early weeks and months. BUT… at some point, you will find that you’ll want to reclaim your bedroom and actually use that well-decorated nursery. When that time comes, here are five tips for a smooth transition to the nursery.
read more
The Pacifier
Pacifier, Binky, Nuk, Soother, Dummy…
Let’s talk about “that thing in the baby’s mouth.”
First, you should know that I love pacifiers…. even for breastfed babies!
Why?
Daycare & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daycare & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder Through Taking Cara Babies, I get to collaborate with moms from all across the world and from all walks of life. This blog post is written by one of those amazing moms. Let me introduce her to...
read more
All About The DockATot and How To Wean Out if Needed
TAKING CARA BABIES All About The DockATot and How to Wean Out if Needed Cara Dumaplin, Founder The DockATot... When I even mention this name, I hear a wide array of comments from new parents ranging from: “This is the most amazing baby product since the...
read more
Transitioning Out of the Swaddle
TAKING CARA BABIES Transitioning Out of the Swaddle Cara Dumaplin, Founder If you have watched or attended the newborn class “Will I Ever Sleep Again?”, you know that newborns long for the womb those first few months after birth. They love the security of feeling snug...
read more
Tummy Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES When is it Safe for Tummy Sleep? Cara Dumaplin, Founder Research shows a decreased risk of SIDS when babies are placed flat on their backs for sleeping (specifically, on a firm mattress with no loose bedding). Can a baby ever safely sleep on his...
read more
The Dream Feed
TAKING CARA BABIES The Dream Feed Cara Dumaplin, Founder If you Google the phrase “Dream Feed”, you find so many “rules” and opinions. For parents who attend my newborn class, “Will I Ever Sleep Again?” or watch it online, I discuss the Dream Feed. Basically, a...
read more
Bonding with Your Baby Before Birth
TAKING CARA BABIES Bonding With Your Baby Before Birth Dr. Christine Sterling What if I told you that there is something pregnant mamas can do once a day that would: Increase chances of a vaginal delivery Shorten labor Reduce the risk of pregnancy complications Help...
read more
Thriving in the 4th Trimester: Tips from a Perinatal Therapist
TAKING CARA BABIES Thriving in the 4th Trimester: Tips from a Perinatal Therapist Post written by: Lindsay Howerton-Hastings, LPC I came to know about Taking Cara Babies exactly like you did: I was an exhausted new mom, awake 24 hours a day. Someone tagged me on...
read more
How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products
TAKING CARA BABIES How to Wean Out of Baby Sleep Products Cara Dumaplin, Founder To get babies sleeping, parents use all kinds of baby products... the Rock ‘n Play, DockATot, cosleepers, and swings. Please know that the AAP does not recommend any of these products...
read more
Reflux & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Reflux & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder When parents are trying to help their baby sleep, reflux can be a topic of concern. Why? Because when parents see their babies struggle with sleep, they often wonder if a physical issue like...
read more
Pregnant!
I saw it plain as day: “pregnant” written out in digital form on a stick!
Me! Pregnant! At 42!
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When Siblings Share a Room
In the movies, babies always seem to have a picture perfect nursery with more room than that sweet darling could ever use. In the real world, this just isn’t what life looks like, and sometimes our children outnumber our bedrooms.
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Oh Baby, Let’s Travel – Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant
TAKING CARA BABIES Oh Baby, Let’s Travel Eight Sleep Tips for Traveling With An Infant Cara Dumaplin, Founder Traveling can be such a relaxing treat or exciting adventure. However, if you are traveling with a baby, “vacation” can often feel like more “work”...
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Spring Forward – Adjusting Baby Sleep for Daylight Saving
Ahhhh… Spring!
Spring means flowers are blooming, birds are tweeting, and mamas are pushing strollers without freezing.
But…there are also three naughty words also associated with spring: Daylight Saving Time.
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Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do?
TAKING CARA BABIES Baby Sleep and Sick Season: What’s a Mama to Do? Cara Dumaplin, Founder So you’ve set your baby up for sleep success (or you’re desperately trying to), and now your sweet little one is sick! What now??? First, when babies are sick, they need lots of...
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Daycare & Baby Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daycare & Baby Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder Through Taking Cara Babies, I get to collaborate with moms from all across the world and from all walks of life. This blog post is written by one of those amazing moms. Let me introduce her to...
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Daylight Saving: Fall Back and Your Baby’s Sleep
TAKING CARA BABIES Daylight Saving: Fall Back & Your Baby's Sleep Cara Dumaplin, Founder The time has arrived. That time when a line is drawn in the sand between those with and without children: The End of Daylight Savings.For those without children, this means an...
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CoSleeping After Sleep Training
TAKING CARA BABIES CoSleeping After Sleep Training Cara Dumaplin, Founder This was my view when I woke up this morning. Snuggled in between my husband and I was one child and a dog. On the other side of my sleeping spouse…another child. You can imagine the comfort I...
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Tips for Baby Sleep While Hosting for the Holidays
Hosting loved ones over the holidays creates life-long memories. However, joy can often turn to frustration when a baby is added to the mix if expectations and preparations are not clearly established beforehand. A sleepy and cranky little one is not on anyone’s Christmas list, so let’s lay out a game plan before the guests arrive.
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