Category: Sleep Tips

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How to Swaddle a Baby

Should you swaddle your newborn?  Such a great question! Let’s start with the basics.  First things first, what is swaddling, and why is so popular? Swaddling a baby has been around for hundreds of years and has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last twenty years.  Swaddling is beneficial to your baby’s physical and

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Cribs; The Safety Edition

Let’s talk about the history of the crib for a moment. “High-sided” or “Infant-beds” were first invented in 1620 to keep a baby contained in a small space. The crib, as it became known, was first made from a hollowed-out tree trunk or log.   Through the years, improvements were made such as adding a sidewall

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Roommates; Cohabitating with your Little One

Sharing your room with your little, aka room-share one can happen for a variety of reasons. You may not have enough space to create a bedroom for them, or you may have an older sibling who is distracted by the baby, or you may just want to bond with your baby. The American Academy of

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Helpful Tips to Improve Babies’ Sleep

As we gear up toward spring and summer, we know that with warmer weather we also welcome a busier schedule. For our babies and toddlers, it is a wonderful opportunity to get them outside to play at a park, swim at the local pool, go on picnics, go to the zoo, and many more fun

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Sleep Regression

What is A Sleep Regression? A sleep regression is when a baby or a toddler who normally is a great sleeper suddenly is unable to fall asleep easily, awakens with a bad dream or nightmare, fights nap or bedtime, or does anything they can to stay awake, becoming cranky, overtired and irritable.  Sleep regression typically

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Spring Forward

On Sunday, March 13th, our clocks will change! This time we are moving forward by 1 hour. Whenever the time changes my current and past clients tend to panic. Don’t fret though. This time change is generally in your favor. Remember the fallback time change before you were a parent. Ah, that blissful extra hour

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Parents’ Guide to Ditching the Pacifier

It’s time to chat about a must-have item, the parent’s guide to ditching the pacifier. Bye-bye Binky… I remember the day we said bye-bye to our son’s binky. I think I cried more than he did. We were not privy to blogs or hearing from experts on the subject, and I know we did not

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Bedtime Routines for Baby

If you are a new parent, there is so much to learn. Advice is coming your way by well-meaning friends and family, and it can be a little overwhelming. If you are awaiting the arrival of your little one, you have come to the right place! Our certified sleep experts at Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby

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Sleeping During the Day: How much is too much?

At Rocky Mountain Sleeping Baby, you probably guessed from our name, we are all about sleep! Specifically, helping you and your child develop a routine from the start that will carry them through the years creating a healthy and balanced sleeping routine that focuses on the right amount of sleep, in the right environment, without

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Managing Naps with Multiples

Managing naps with one child can be a challenge as you navigate the right time, creating the right space, and ensuring repetitive nap schedules are on target. Adding one or more nap times, and often at different times or durations can create a new challenge that may need creative solutions.  Never fear, the certified sleep

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