Did you know that babies are at greater risk when they become involved in car accidents? Using the right kind of car seat plays a vital role in your baby’s safety during travel on the road. And like anything else, there are a few things to acknowledge when considering the best option for your baby. Let’s take a look at five key points below:

• Place your infant car seat rear-facing in the back seat of your car. Forward-facing is a dangerous option and should not be considered. Likewise, the veh
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The great thing about this particular topic is we know that babies have an insatiable desire to suckle. By nature, their sucking reflex oftentimes begins in the womb. Sonograms have even shown depictions of babies sucking their fingers or toes. It is a very natural intuition they are born with. However, once they arrive earth-side, it is important to evaluate the decision to give them a pacifier and whether or not doing so would do more harm than good in the long run.

A few studies have been co...

How can I help my baby sleep without sleep training? 

Parenting is amazing, but it can bring its own struggles. You don't want to sleep train but want your baby on a routine. This is often asked in my Facebook groups and consultant groups, and the answer is yes, it's completely possible. 

The Breakdown

Let's go over what you can adjust without causing much disruption. First off, newborns sleep a lot, 16-18 hours in 24hours, but some are awake longer, so look at your baby's natural wake-up and...

Guest Post by Insider Living 

by MattressInsider.com

We all know that sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s the medicine we require each day to maintain a well-functioning mind and body.

We spend around a third of our lives sleeping, but what actually happens when we sleep?

Prior to the 1950s, we didn’t really know much about sleep — it was thought of as a passive activity that helped restore our bodies overnight. But, in 1953, scientists discovered that sl...

We often talk to parents about how to put the baby on a consistent routine. I get asked how is this possible with a baby that is only 8 weeks old or younger? How can they connect sleep cycles at this age? Science says that they can’t connect sleep cycles but what they can do is follow a consistent routine so why do I ask about boundaries?

Baby Steph was fed when she cried, mom would try to calm her down but when she wouldn’t she fed her, and the baby would calm down. This didn’t allow for an...

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Making sure your child gets enough sleep is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. It’s also one of the toughest! It takes time and effort for kids to learn how to fall asleep — and to stay in their own beds —  in order to get the amount of Zzz’s they need. This is no easy task, as children need up to 16 hours of sleep every night (including naps), depending on their age. (1)

Sufficient sleep goes beyond the number of hours they clock in, too. Normal and h...

Parents always want to know different ways to train their babies and there are so many different methods.

As a newborn care specialist that often works in the home and as a sleep consultant this method below has been one of my go-to training. 

First off you do not have to do cry it out approach. So, what are some good tips to sleep train your baby?

• Set a good bedtime routine, I suggest parents pick a consistent bedtime each night.
• Lay your baby in the crib as soon as your done nursing/b
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Written by Summer Hartman

What is the most important thing to remember about teaching and helping families is to bring peace of mind and sleep to each family. How do sleep and brain development work?

CDC says: “How the brain grows is strongly affected by the child’s experiences with other people and the world. Nurturing care for the mind is critical for brain growth. Children grow and learn best in a safe environment where they are protected from neglect and from extreme or chronic stress E...

Written by Summer Hartman

We live in a world that expects perfection. The label sleep training is so controversial that we don’t really want to say it out loud because of backlash.

I have been training families over 14 years to nurture and guide their babies to sleep through the night. There are plenty of methods to do so. Not one family is the same, you must make a plan that fits for each parent and baby. We stress the need for consistency and follow through and a reasonable bedtime.

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By: Nicole Pelletiere

Ah, the pitter-patter of toddler footsteps at 3 am.  The sound is just as familiar as to where those footsteps are going to lead–your bedroom!  If you are feeling like your bed is not big enough for the three of you, rest assured that you are not alone.

While it may seem perfectly harmless to allow your little one to slip under the covers with you and your husband, it could forecast even more sleepless nights than you can imagine.

“Of course every child wants to be with ...