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valplowman

Valerie, also known as The Babywise Mom, is the mother to four children. She has been blogging on Babywise and general parenting since 2007. She has a degree in technical writing and loves using those skills to help parents be the best parents they can be! Read her book, The Babywise Mom Nap Guide, to get help on sleep from birth through the preschool years. You can also find her writing at Babywise.life, Today Parenting, and Her View From Home. Read more about Valerie and her family on the About page. Follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for more tips and helps.

Reader Teething Questions

May 21, 2019February 22, 2013 by valplowman

Sarah said… Hi! It’s been a while since I have posted a question but I’m always reading/enjoying this blog! My son is almost 21 months now and has always been …

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Brinley Baby Summary: Week 27

February 13, 2023February 19, 2013 by valplowman
6 month old Brinley

Baby schedule for baby’s 27th week. Baby schedule and routine for the twenty-seventh week of life. 26 week old baby routine and daily life. Learn about dropping the 5th breastfeeding …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary 11 Comments

Reader Multiples Questions

May 17, 2019February 15, 2013 by valplowman

BABYWISE AND MULTIPLES QUESTIONS steffie said… What’s the best way to get triplets on the eat/wake/sleep cycle? They have been on a 4 hour feeding schedule since birth and I …

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Read Aloud Throughout Childhood

February 6, 2023February 14, 2013 by valplowman
mom reading to son

Benefits of reading aloud to your children throughout childhood, not just while they are really young and small. By Maureen Monfore, www.ChildwiseChat.com Reading aloud to our children has so many …

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Categories Reading Tags BFBN, Guest Post 1 Comment

Brinley Baby Summary: Week 26

February 6, 2023February 12, 2013 by valplowman
26 week old Brinley

Baby schedule for baby’s 26th week. Baby schedule and routine for the twenty-sixth week of life. 25 week old baby routine and daily life. Learn about Wonder Week 26 and …

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Reader Feeding Baby at Church Questions

January 30, 2023February 7, 2013 by valplowman
Baby eating broccoli

A question from a reader on how to feed your baby while at church. What is the best way to get baby fed and maintain a schedule? Church and Eating …

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Brinley Baby Summary: Week 25

February 6, 2023February 5, 2013 by valplowman
25 week old Brinley

Baby schedule for baby’s 25th week. Baby schedule and routine for the twenty-fifth week of life. 24 week old baby routine and daily life. Learn about moving baby to the …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, Swaddling 2 Comments
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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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