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Sleep

Find all of my posts on sleep here. Get sleep training tips, tips for establishing great naps, and tips for getting baby to sleep through the night. I have posts to teach you how to do these things as well as walk you through troubleshooting sleep problems.

How To Do Fading Sleep Training: A Complete Guide

August 3, 2026 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with mom with hand on baby's head

Wanting to sleep train your baby but not comfortable with cry-it-out? The fading method offers a gentle, gradual way to help your baby learn independent sleep skills with fewer tears …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO Leave a comment

5 Sleep Training Tips That Actually Work (From a Mom of Four)

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by valplowman
baby sleeping wearing a white onesie

Real sleep training tips from a mom who has sleep trained four very different babies. Learn how to choose a method, pick an age, and stay consistent so your baby …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, newborns 14 Comments

Chronic 45 Minute Baby Naps

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by valplowman
Chronic 45 Minute Naps. What to do when your baby just will not take a nap longer than 45 minutes. Encouragement from a mom who has been there. 

Only sleeping 45 minutes at a time? If you’ve tried everything and your baby still takes short naps, don’t lose hope. Learn why chronic 45-minute naps happen, what you can …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, chronic short naps, poll results 78 Comments

12-Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through

July 1, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley on tummy

Your great sleeper just turned one — and suddenly nothing is working. You didn’t do anything wrong. The 12-month sleep regression is real, it’s temporary, and here’s exactly how to …

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How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

July 2, 2026June 29, 2026 by valplowman
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Ready to stop using the sound machine? This practical guide walks parents through how to transition babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids away from white noise gently and without major …

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Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 by valplowman
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Is your 3-6 month old sleeping “pretty well” but not quite “well”? This post breaks down sleep goals by where your baby currently falls, plus the two main goals every …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags sleep hierarchy 95 Comments

Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

June 15, 2026 by valplowman
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Summer travel doesn’t have to wreck your baby’s sleep! Learn practical tips for hotel rooms, time zone changes, overstimulation, and getting back on track after vacation—without becoming a slave to …

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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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Schedules and Sleep

  • How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

  • Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

    Sleep Hierarchy for Babies 3-6 Months

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

  • You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

    You Cannot Force a Baby to Sleep — But Here’s What You Can Do

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    Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

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