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Sweet Baby Sleeps Brenda Kim is a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and founder of Sweet Baby Sleeps.

Right when you’ve got baby’s sleep down, this transition sneaks in. But once baby is settled on 2 naps, we had a lot mor...
03/28/2024

Right when you’ve got baby’s sleep down, this transition sneaks in.

But once baby is settled on 2 naps, we had a lot more predictability and finally got into a nice rhythm and things kind of slowed down for us, which was nice.

How was this transition for you? Any questions?

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At what age did your little one transition to 2 naps?

This nap transition is one of the more forgiving ones - although it can happen around the time when the 4 month regressi...
03/20/2024

This nap transition is one of the more forgiving ones - although it can happen around the time when the 4 month regression happens, which can also be 🤪
But for us, it happened kind of naturally when Ethan’s naps started consolidating and lengthening and his bedtime was getting too late.

We still had a lot of off days and short nap days, but practicing crib hour for nap 1 and helping extend nap 2 really helped establish him on 3 naps!

TIP: Remember that developmental milestones can often coincide with changing sleep needs.

How was this transition for you?
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Catching the signs of undertired or overtired can be so tough because they can look so similar!And we, as parents, tend ...
03/16/2024

Catching the signs of undertired or overtired can be so tough because they can look so similar!

And we, as parents, tend to be so fearful of an overtired baby, that we often times adjust the schedule too much in the opposite direction, which then causes more issues.

Being over or under tired causes babies to have short naps, early morning wakings, bedtime protests and night wakings, but their *mood* is a big sign to look out for!

So what can you DO to break the cycle?

OVERTIRED

Turn off screens: Even on a low setting, the blue light coming from a screen can wind us up and slow the production of melatonin (our body’s natural sleepy hormone).

Go to a quiet room, dim lights, turn on a sound machine:
A place for you and your little one to take a break from all the action. Dimming the lights creates a calm setting and can help decrease stimulation. The steady hum of a sound machine can be calming and help block out stimulating sounds.

Help your baby or toddler get enough daytime sleep: Go ahead and assist your baby back to sleep. Help your baby get the sleep they need however you can. Getting the sleep they need will help break the overtired cycle. Once your little one is no longer in an overtired cycle, focusing on independent sleep will be easier.

Follow age appropriate wake windows: Evaluate your baby’s wake windows and make sure they’re age appropriate. You might need to take away 15 mins from a wake window.

Offer an early bedtime: Bedtime can be as early as 6-6:30pm.

UNDERTIRED

Add 15 mins to a wake window before a short nap where you suspect baby is undertired. Try that for about 5-7 days and then add another 15 mins to the next shortest wake window.
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Have any questions? Drop them below or send me a DM if you want me to take a look at your baby’s schedule. ❤️

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There is a wide range of definitions for *sleep training*.Generally, people use the term when they want their baby or to...
03/13/2024

There is a wide range of definitions for *sleep training*.
Generally, people use the term when they want their baby or toddler to:
- Fall asleep independently (without parental assistance)

- Sleep through the night (10-12 hours of uninterrupted sleep)

- You can only start at a certain age.

But for some, it may mean they want to slowly start shifting away from current sleep habits and start laying some healthy sleep foundations, which can start at at any age.

So I want to make sure that you know what sleep training is NOT.
- Cry It Out - I choose from 5+ different methods depending on each family’s preferences and baby’s temperament.

- Synonym to night weaning - I’ve successfully worked with families who wanted their baby to fall asleep independently, but also keep a night feed.

- One size fits all - Babies are unique. They have their own personalities and temperaments.

Have any questions about sleep training?
Ask them below!

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Meet March’s Sweet Sleeper Abby 🩷At 4 months, Abby hit the sleep regression and started waking up every 1-2 hours at nig...
03/08/2024

Meet March’s Sweet Sleeper Abby 🩷

At 4 months, Abby hit the sleep regression and started waking up every 1-2 hours at night, when previously she would sleep really well!
She was very attached to her pacifier, and would wake up every time it fell off - mom and dad became professional pacifier replacers, and she relied heavily on being held and patted to sleep.
Mom and dad’s goals were for Abby to fall asleep independently without the pacifier and to night wean.

By the end of our 2 weeks, Abby had become independent of the pacifier, sleeping through the night, and had a smooth day routine with consolidated naps 👏
Mom and dad now have the tools they need to handle any future regressions and sleep hiccups!

So proud of little Abby and her parents!! 🩷

If you’re ready to transform your little one’s sleep (and yours!), or if you’re curious about the process, send me a DM and I’ll answer all your questions.

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Swipe to learn what signs to look out for when it’s time to change wake windows, and how to change them.Biggest piece of...
02/29/2024

Swipe to learn what signs to look out for when it’s time to change wake windows, and how to change them.

Biggest piece of advice: give it time for the change to settle. I know it can be frustrating when you want a quick fix, but baby needs time to adjust! Once you make the change, wait about a week before you change the schedule again and re-evaluate.
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