by jenbabywhisperer | Jan 19, 2016 | babies, Child Sleep Tips, Giving Up The Afternoon Nap, naps
I typically talk about ways to help your child sleep, and work with families every day on establishing a healthy nap and bedtime routine, but today I’m going to switch gears. Yes, today I’m going to talk about eliminating afternoon naps. I know, I know, you’ve come to... by jenbabywhisperer | Oct 15, 2015 | babies, Baby Sleep Tips, Child Sleep Tips, Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Sleep Tips, infants, Newborn, parents, Sleep Aids For Children, Sleep Problems in Babies, toddlers
Imagine you are drowning in a sea of toys, the Legos, Barbies, stuffed animals and stacking blocks slowly creeping past your chin. You’re wading through those toys, trying to get a secure footfall to climb from them, but the toy level continues rising until you’re... by jenbabywhisperer | Sep 22, 2015 | babies, Baby Sleep Tips, Child Sleep Tips, get your baby to sleep, get your baby to sleep better, Healthy Sleep Habits, Healthy Sleep Tips, parents, Sleep Aids For Children, toddlers
Parents with little ones struggling with sleep issues are often prey to companies willing to exploit people to make a dollar. If you take a look at the sheer number baby sleep products being marketed, your head will spin with the countless choices available. These... by jenbabywhisperer | Sep 17, 2015 | babies, Baby Night Feedings, Baby Sleep Tips, Child Sleep Tips, General Health, Healthy Sleep Habits, infants, Newborn, parents, Sleep Problems in Babies, toddlers
You and your baby have finally mastered an amazing sleep routine and your little one has never slept better. Whammo! Your baby gets sick, you fall into bad sleep habits to comfort your little one, and the healthy sleep routine is out the door…or is it? ... by jenbabywhisperer | Aug 18, 2015 | babies, Baby Sleep Sack, get your baby to sleep, get your baby to sleep better, infants, naps, Newborn
Swaddles. Swaddling has been around since ancient times (more specifically, the Paleolithic era), so it makes sense that questions surrounding swaddling are ones I receive frequently. Is a swaddle a sleep prop? How do you feel about swaddles? Simply put, I love... by jenbabywhisperer | Aug 6, 2015 | babies, Baby Night Feedings, Baby Sleep Tips, Child Sleep Tips, Infant Co-sleeper, infants, naps, Newborn, parents, toddlers
As a pediatric sleep consultant, I’m asked many of the same questions from tired parents everywhere (read: You’re not alone!). One of the most popular questions I’m asked pertains to co-sleeping. I’m often contacted by parents to help with transitionining their baby...