Are you wondering if your baby is ready to transition or drop a nap? This typically happens around 3-4 months, 6-8 months and again around 12-17 months. Please note that these are estimates and it is okay if your baby is ready at an earlier or later age.Please...
Bridget Jensen
Early Morning Waking: Getting Your Early Riser to Sleep Longer
Does your child wake up at a time that hurts your feelings? Let’s go over a quick list of early morning culprits: Note that I would consider “early” mornings before 6am. Check your space Sleep in the wee hours of the morning is lighter and easier to be pulled from....
Sleep Support Recommendations
When we work with families, we generally say that you don’t need much to make great sleep happen. That said, there are a few key things that can help support your child’s journey into restorative sleep. I’ve been shopping at Once Upon a Child in Cambridge for over 10...
Sleep as Self-Care
Welcome, Katie! She will be contributing to our articles on an important topic, self-care for parents. Self-care is a very buzzy word these days. It’s used loosely and is often thought of as a luxury, pampering or even selfish. The thing is self-care is none of those...
Dressing Your Baby For Sleep Time
For first-time parents knowing what to dress your baby in when it’s time to visit the land of nod may not be that clear and worrying about what your sweetheart will be most comfortable in is certainly not uncommon. After all, this precious new little one is delicate...
How To Transition Out Of The Crib To A Toddler Bed
Wouldn't it be nice if we were given an official notice for all transitions coming our way? While your little one may give you some clear signals when they’re ready to transition out of the crib to a bed, some little ones do not. The most common indicator will be...
Tips For Establishing A Bedtime Routine
It's never too late to begin a bedtime routine. We can't control how long it takes our children to fall asleep, or how often they wake in the night. What we can control, is bed timing, an effective routine and sleep environment. These three factors make all the...