No need to get newborns sleeping in dark, quiet spaces…YET! It helps them start to orient day and night if they are taking naps when it is still bright and noisy. Helping your newborn differentiate between day and night is really important to getting those longer stretches of sleep at night. We want baby to learn that during the day (when it’s bright and more noisy) is when we take shorter 1-2 hour naps. Overnight (when its dark and quiet) we sleep for longer stretches. 😴 Many babies make the transition to having naps in a darker sleep space between 6-10 weeks. 🙌 Grab my FREE newborn guide which has so many more newborn sleep tips! Link in bio 🫶 #infantsleep #babysleep #babysleepconsultant #sleeptraining #sleeplearning #thepeacefulsleeper

The transition from one to two littles is a big and exciting one! 🤩 The phrase “sleep when the baby sleeps” is going to look a little different now that you are officially on double-speed. You CAN handle this! You know SO much more than you did the first time around. It’ll be more exhausting physically and mentally (hello, mom-guilt 🫠), but you don’t have nearly as much of that new mom anxiety. Here are some of my top tips: ✨ Teach your toddler about overstimulation: They can learn to recognize the signs, and know when it’s time to give baby sister/baby brother some space! ✨ Help them be BIG: Let your toddler help when they can (think bringing you diapers, being on paci-duty, picking out outfits, etc.). This role can help them feel like they have still an important place. ✨ Use baby wraps/carriers: This is a GREAT way to get in a contact nap with your newborn while also having quality time with your toddler. ✨ Ask for help! Getting some help playing with/watching your toddler can help you have one-on-one time with your new baby AND maybe even get to sleep when the baby sleeps. 😉 You’ve got this!! ❤️ Remember that you’re giving both of your kids a built-in best friend – it’s the most amazing gift. Share this with a mama who’s expecting another baby! 💕 #lmft #mommentalhealth #motherhood #babysleepconsultant #sleeplearning #sleeptraining #thepeacefulsleeper

Reflux is one of the biggest issues your tiny baby might be facing that makes them so dang uncomfortable and upset. 😭 These are some of the main symptoms to look for 🙌 On my website, I have a blog post where I answer the following questions: ✨What exactly is reflux? ✨Is my baby having normal spit up, or is this reflux? ✨How does reflux affect my baby’s sleep? ✨What can I do to help my baby? The guessing game of does-she/doesn’t-she have reflux can be super overwhelming. Especially since many pediatricians have differing treatment opinions. Share your experiences in the comments! Link in bio to check it out!💕 #reflux #refluxbaby #babyblog #mamablog #babysleepconsultant #sleeplearning #thepeacefulsleeper

It’s the truth 🤷‍♀️ Moms know it best…when baby gets good sleep, mamas get good sleep. When you get the sleep you need, you can thrive, and be more present in every aspect of your life! I have SO many resources with science-based tips and tricks to get your baby (and you!) the sleep they need. 🙌 Link in bio!💕 #solareclipse #totaleclipseoftheheart #tiredmom #tiredbaby #babysleep #babysleepconsultant #sleeplearning #sleeptraining #thepeacefulsleeper

It can feel scary once your little one starts showing signs of climbing up and out of their crib! 😬 But what if you just know your little one isn’t quite ready for the big transition and all the freedom that comes with sleeping in a “big kid bed”? This week on the blog, I talk about: ✨Tips for keeping your toddler sleeping (safely!) in their crib until they’re big enough/ready for a big kid bed ✨When to transition to a big kid bed There are so many different factors to consider, and it all comes down to what is best for YOUR toddler and for YOUR family’s sleep and safety. 🙌 Link in bio to check out the blog post! 💕 #toddlermom #climbingoutofcrib #cribclimber #babyblog #mamablog #babysleepconsultant #sleeptraining #sleeplearning #thepeacefulsleeper