Is Cry It Out the Only Option? NO! You have gentle options!
There seems to be a lot of pressure on moms to have a quiet, sleeping through the night baby at a very young age. But in fact this is just not normal. It’s not about weight, or even weeks, it’s about developmental readiness and temperament. In and around the 4th month of age there is […]
Ready to transition out of the Swaddle?
This is a common question: Hi Tracy, you came and spoke at my breastfeeding support group last week and I had asked a question about when and how to transition from the swaddle. My daughter will be 14 weeks on Wednesday and loves sucking on her hands. I think she finds it soothing. She still […]
Is Cold Turkey Night Weaning the best option?
Is your baby waking at night because they are hungry? That’s the first question. The second question is, Does your baby need to eat at night? If your baby is under 6 months old, the answer is PROBABLY! Like the baby in this picture, she needs to eat at night. If your baby is under […]
DIY Wake up Lights-Instructions (Because Toddlers don't Tell Time)
A Wake up Light is a special light or device to help your child know when it’s “ok” to get out of bed in the morning. Toddler’s don’t tell time but they do understand “lights on” or “lights off”. Lights on means it time to be awake. Lights off means it’s time to sleep. You […]