Co-sleeping has its charms – the cuddles, the closeness, the sweet moments shared under the same blanket. But as your baby grows, so does the need for independence and quality sleep for both of you. Transitioning your baby from co-sleeping to their own bed can feel...
Diane Dauphinais
Diane Dauphinais has been a dedicated Pediatric Sleep Consultant since July 2015. She has worked together with hundreds of families to eliminate exhaustion by creating calm and stress-free nights. Education includes a certification from Sleep Sense™️, the International and Parenting Health institute, and the Child Sleep Institute’s Sleeposium 2020 and 2024. A proud member of the Association of Pediatric Sleep Consultants, she has shared her expertise with through workshops, podcasts, and TV appearances. Based in Ottawa, she lives with her husband and two active children.
Should My Baby be Drowsy or Awake Before Sleep I Put Them to Bed?
My daughter was 4 months old when we decided that it was time to stop putting her to sleep before bed. We would make her nice and drowsy with a feed, cuddle her, and lay her in her crib. We wouldn’t hear a sound until 11 hours later. Her sleep was perfect. I knew...