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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.

Night Sleep Tips for Baby-Preschoolers

May 21, 2026November 27, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in the crib at night wearing gray pajamas

Sleeping through the night is a very exciting milestone to reach. This post has all of the information you need to help you get your baby, toddler, and preschooler to …

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Newborn Baby Sleep Patterns

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 by valplowman
Newborn baby sleeping in a basket

Newborn baby sleep is not intuitive to parents. Understand these 5 facts for newborn sleep patterns to help your newborn sleep really well from birth. Learn why babies are so …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags newborns, sleep patterns 8 Comments

How To Help Baby Sleep at a Holiday Party

November 26, 2025November 20, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with Santa hat on

Get 7 tips for helping your baby to sleep at the holiday party this holiday season. Find ways to help baby sleep in a different environment and what to do …

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18 Month Sleep Regression: How to Help

October 30, 2023 by valplowman
Toddler in crib

What are signs of an 18-month sleep regression? How long will it last? How do you help your toddler through it quickly? What else could be causing poor sleep at …

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Moving Baby From 4-3 Naps: All You Need to Know

September 17, 2024October 16, 2023 by valplowman
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Wondering when to drop your baby’s fourth nap? Find out the best age to drop to 3 naps, signs baby is ready for it, how to drop that 4th nap, …

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12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

June 18, 2026September 25, 2023 by valplowman
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What can babies sleep in while traveling? This list of travel beds will help your child sleep well while on vacation or sleeping away from home. Get tips to have …

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Conquering the 8-10 Month Sleep Regression

July 16, 2026September 20, 2023 by valplowman
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Stop that sleep regression and get baby back to sleeping! Learn all about the 8 month sleep regression and why it can happen at 9-10 months, also. Learn 8 common …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Problems Tags sleep regression 6 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

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

  • Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

    Protecting Kids’ Sleep During Summer Travel

  • 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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