HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have you fully enjoyed the holidays over the past few months? I hope that your holidays were meaningful, fun and that you created some new memories and traditions. I know that sometimes we fill every day and every night with something that we hope will make a lasting impression on our family. […]
Author Archives: Becci
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Dec
Dec
Do you want to have a peaceful holiday season? Are you already stressed out about the holidays? Do you know anyone who has all their gifts bought and wrapped right after Cyber Monday? Can you relate to those people who are completely decorated for Christmas or Hanukkah after the Thanksgiving dishes are cleaned up? Or […]
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Nov
Nov
WHEN SHOULD I SLEEP TRAIN MY CHILD? When should I sleep train my child? This is a question I get asked a lot as a postpartum doula and sleep consultant. Unfortunately, I can’t answer this question without knowing all the details. The most important 2 things to consider are: is your baby ready and are […]
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Oct
Oct
I know some of you dread this time of year each year. I know I do! I don’t like it when it gets darker earlier. It makes me feel lazy and as the weather starts to get “colder” in Southern California, I just want to be inside when it gets dark. Sometimes it is hard […]
Babies, Bedtime, Infants, Nap, Naps, parents, Sleep, Sleep Consulting, Toddlers, Uncategorized
Is it Time to Drop a Nap?
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Sep
Sep
Learn when and how to drop a nap.
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Sep
Sep
Awake Windows, or Wake Windows, is THE buzzword in the sleep world. Before your child is consistently taking 2 naps, awake windows are very important for your little one. Up until that time, your baby cannot be on a consistent schedule. As much as we want that to happen, you simply need to pay attention […]
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Aug
Aug
I don’t think there is a parent out there that hasn’t heard about or doesn’t dread the 4 Month Sleep Regression. If they haven’t heard about it, then they are probably on an island without the internet. Anytime I get an inquiry around this age (or even before the baby is born for that matter), […]
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Aug
Aug
SO LONG SUMMER Summer is quickly closing in on everyone! I’m not gonna lie, I am very sad that summer is coming to a close. Everyone loves a more relaxed schedule, late nights, trips to the beach and maybe even sleeping in a little later. Nonetheless, summer is ending for everyone and that can be […]
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Jun
Jun
Not everyone needs to hire a sleep consultant, but when you know, you know! If your little one is struggling with short naps, early wake-ups, waking throughout the night, and you are just so tired yourself, it is time! As a sleep consultant, I look at the family as a whole and determine the best […]
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Jun
Jun
Does my baby need to be swaddled? My baby hates the swaddle! Boy, if I had $1 for every parent that told me that I would be RICH! Why is swaddling my baby so important? A newborn up until around 4 months or until they roll over should be placed in a swaddle every time […]
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