Does this scenario sound familiar? You’ve finally gotten your baby down for bedtime and like clockwork, 30-60 minutes later, they are awake again and needing to be resettled! So frustrating, right?! This is called a false start and commonly occurs at bedtime. There are three common causes to false starts at bedtime as well as
Should you ever wake a sleeping baby? A peacefully sleeping baby is one of the most beautiful things that exist. But, should you ever wake a sleeping baby?! As painful as it can be, yes, there are absolutely times when you should wake up that precious little one. So, how do you know when it
Have you wondered if you should use white noise while your baby is sleeping or if it was just something that they were going to become dependent on? I LOVE white noise machines and recommend them to all of our clients at Bee Wise Sleep Consulting. Some parents are concerned that it may be a
Why is darkness important for sleep? And not just for your little one, but also for YOU! Light is the most important external factor effecting sleep. Light stimulates our brain and inhibits our melatonin production (our sleepy hormone). Light also effects our circadian rhythm as well as our sleep cycles. Darkness, on the other hand,
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and that typically means food, family and possibly some travel! Whether you are hosting out of town guests, traveling to stay with family, or are just trying to balance the busyness of the season, we’ve got you covered! With all the extra visitors and family, you may be worried about it
Your baby may still be so little and new but it’s already time to be thinking about making a transition. When should your sweet baby be moved from the bassinet to the crib? Bassinets are actually only created for the first 8-12 weeks. Time goes by SO fast and it’s totally normal to feel some
Ready for another time change?? Of course not! But here we are, ready for spring and time to “spring ahead!” Even though it’s rarely fun, there isn’t a reason to panic. We are here to help! You have 3 options on how you want to handle it: prepare ahead of time or wait until the
If you are reading this in the middle of the night, I can definitely relate! Hi, I’m Katie, mom of 3, registered nurse and pediatric sleep consultant. When my first son was born, I thought taking care of a baby would be a breeze. I was a NICU nurse and took care of newborns as
There are two things I can pretty much guarantee you when it comes to teaching your baby to sleep through the night. #1. It’s going to be a challenge. #2. It’s going to be 1000 times worth it. I’ve never worked with a family whose baby fell asleep peacefully and immediately and then magically slept
The Four Month Sleep Regression Just like many of you, I LOVE my sleep. I know that when I’m getting a full night’s sleep, I feel much more prepared to tackle the day, between keeping my tiny humans alive, having the motivation to eat well and workout, get my work done, and then also manage
