Better Bedtime Articles Articles

Hindering Your Baby’s Sleep

How could a parent possibly be hindering their baby’s sleep instead of helping them? Even when we want nothing more than for our baby to fall (or stay!) asleep, we can sometimes become the very thing that stands in their way. Do you find yourself constantly checking...

Transitioning Your Child From Co-Sleeping to Their Own Bed

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...

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...

How to Confidently, Mentally Prepare for Sleep Training

While choosing to implement sleep training can be a natural next step or an easy decision to make for some, the decision to dive into sleep training can feel extremely heavy. For our clients, we usually see a mix – some who are severely struggling with their sleep and...