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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.

When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

December 5, 2022 by valplowman
baby sleeping on back

Find out when it is kay to use sleep props for baby and when you should avoid sleep props. This will help establish solid sleep. Get a list of examples …

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Categories Sleep Tags sleep props, Swaddling 18 Comments

Timing Baby’s First Nap So it Isn’t Short

November 30, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in gray pajamas

The first nap of the day is the most important nap for a baby. Learn how to time the first nap so it isn’t too short and baby can take …

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Categories Naps Tags healthy sleep habits, morning nap 23 Comments

How to Use the Extinction Method for Sleep Training

November 16, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in crib

Tips for using the extinction sleep training method to get baby to sleep well. Get great naps and great night sleep for baby. Learn about extinction sleep training vs Ferber …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, healthy sleep habits 5 Comments

What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

November 9, 2022 by valplowman
Baby asleep in the crib

What Time To Start Baby’s Day. What time should be baby’s wake up time each day? How to calculate and decide baby’s perfect wakeup time. Get answers to the questions you …

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Categories Schedule Tips, Sleep Tags morning wake time 49 Comments

When Baby Wakes Early From Nap, Wait 10 Minutes

November 2, 2022 by valplowman
Baby awake in the crib

Use this simple trick to get your baby to go back to sleep when waking early from a nap. Find out why this works as well as reasons babies often …

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Categories Baby, Naps, Sleep Problems Tags chronic short naps, waking early 3 Comments

Benefits of White Noise for Baby Sleep

October 28, 2022October 24, 2022 by valplowman
Baby sleeping peacefully with white background

White noise can be a powerful tool in helping your baby sleep well. Learn how to use it as a benefit without creating a sleep prop. Many moms wonder if …

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Categories Sleep Tags sleep props 29 Comments

Sleep Regressions: Causes, Ages, and What to Do

February 2, 2023October 19, 2022 by valplowman
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Everything you need to know about a baby sleep regression. Learn about baby sleep regressions on through toddler sleep regressions. Know why they happen and how to help baby through …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags sleep regression 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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Schedules and Sleep

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    Weekend Routines for Older Kids

  • When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

    When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

  • What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

    What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

  • Benefits of White Noise for Baby Sleep

    Benefits of White Noise for Baby Sleep

  • Blackout Curtains to Help Baby Sleep Better

    Blackout Curtains to Help Baby Sleep Better

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