Safe Sleep Checklist
Having a great little sleeper is wonderful, but I also want you to have a safe sleeper. Here's my safe sleep checklist for babies 0-12 months.
Sleep Basics
All articles in the Sleep Basics series.
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Creating a Bedtime Routine
You’ve probably heard that bedtime routines are an important piece of your baby’s nighttime sleep. Let's talk about why and my favorite things to include.
Wake Windows and Baby Sleep
Want to know an easy way to help your baby or toddler sleep? Knowing your toddler or baby’s wake windows will help your baby/toddler fall asleep more easily and stay asleep longer!
Dress Your Baby for Comfortable Sleep
How do you dress your baby so they’re comfortable for sleep? Let’s talk about how to dress your baby and how to know if they are comfortable.
Tummy Sleep
Those first nights when your baby has learned to flip onto their belly can be tricky. Let's talk about babies and tummy sleep.
Ditching Unsafe Sleep Products
Cara discusses how to safely wean out of baby sleep products amidst the AAP recommendation that the Rock N Play is unsafe for baby sleep.
Transitioning Out of the Swaddle
Let's talk about transitioning out of the swaddle. I've got tips on when to do it and how to help your baby sleep during this big transition.
Short Naps and Newborns
Do you have a newborn? Are you experiencing short naps? Let's talk about short naps and newborns, why they happen, and what can help.
The Dream Feed
When you look up the dream feed you can find so many "rules" and opinions. Let me simplify it for you, discuss what it is, how it looks, and when to use it.
Teething and Baby Sleep
Are you wondering about teething and baby sleep? Let's talk about signs of teething, reducing discomfort, and ways to help your teething baby sleep.
Sleep Sacks®, Sleep Bags, and Wearable Blankets
Let's talk about sleep sacks, sleep bags, and wearable blankets. I'm sharing why I love them, when to use them, and my favorite options.
Nap Schedules: 5 Months to 25 Months
Let's talk about naps. If naps are a struggle for you, you're not alone. I have nap schedules for babies 5-7 months, 7-10 months, 11-14 months & 14-24 months.
Why isn't my baby sleeping through the night?
Are you wondering why your baby isn't sleeping through the night? What does sleeping through the night mean? Let's talk about it.
Active Sleep and Newborns
Newborns can be so active in their sleep. Let me show you what newborn sleep can really look like and why babies can be so active while sleeping.
New Skills and Sleep Disruptions
Babies learn so many new skills in the first few months and science shows us that learning these new skills can cause sleep disruptions. Let me help.
False Start Bedtimes
Does your baby wake up 30 or 45 minutes after bedtime? Let’s talk through 5 common causes of those false start bedtimes and how you can resolve them.
Do Baths Help Babies Sleep?
Let's talk about how a bath can help at bedtime and be a helpful tool for navigating many situations that may pop up throughout your day
Night Lights and Baby Sleep
So many wonder about night lights in the nursery. Light and darkness play such a huge role in baby sleep. Let's talk about it.
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