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The Silkberry Sleep Sac
As parents, ensuring our little ones get a good night's sleep is a top priority. From choosing the coziest crib to the softest blankets, creating a comfortable and safe sleep environment is essential for a baby's well-being.
Whats a lovey?
Many parents will resort to having a lovey in the crib with their little one, usually once they are at least 6 months old, or when the parent feels confident to do so. What is a lovey and how can I get my child to attach to one?
How to have a late night out with a baby
Having a baby changes your life in a way that you could never have imagined. It can truly be a juggling act, and if you have a few children, you are constantly balancing schedules and making mental notes of who has to be where and when (confession: I have dropped the ball on the kids schedules many times and turned up at the wrong place at the wrong time). As a former nanny, I was much more organized and was able to get the children out of the door with lunch kits in hand by 8am. As a new Mum, I couldn’t get out the house until 2 in the afternoon !!
Are crib bumpers safe?
This is such a common question, I get asked it all the time when consulting with clients about sleep changes and safe sleep environments. The crib bumper usage is confusing as they have been used for years previously. We are currently advised to NOT to use them, but they are still available for purchase and are often on show in stores, when looking to purchase your nursery set up. Let’s dive into this a little deeper -
What is an awake window?
If you are a new parent you will likely start to hear common phrases around infant sleep - sleep regression - sleep association and awake window - but what does it mean?
How solids can affect your baby’s ability to sleep well
Is your baby having trouble sleeping through the night?
Here are 3 ways food may be affecting your baby's z's.
What’s the best age for sleep training a baby?
When to start sleep training, is different for everyone. No method is one size fits all. However, there is some basic information that could help to smooth the process for both you and your baby and answer some common sleep training questions.