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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.

Cry It Out Sleep Training Tips

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

Cry It Out Sleep Training Tips from real moms who have actually used the method. Tips to help you succeed at sleep training. Cry it out can sound simple on …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO 1 Comment

5-6 AM “Night” Wakings

February 3, 2025June 5, 2023 by valplowman
baby sleeping

Do you want your baby to sleep longer through the night? This post outlines ways to get your baby to sleep through the night. How to help your baby sleep …

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Categories Night Sleep Tags morning wake time, newborns, sttn, Top, waking early 125 Comments

How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

September 3, 2024April 26, 2023 by valplowman
Tired baby laying in bed

How to know if baby is too tired or not tired enough. Do you need to extend baby wake time length or shorten it? Find out here. One of the …

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Categories Sleep, Wake Time Length Tags optimal waketime 10 Comments

When To Have Set Nap Times for Baby

December 19, 2024April 24, 2023 by valplowman
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A set nap is when your baby can have nap time at the same time every day. Find out why that is a benefit, what age baby might be ready, …

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Categories Naps Tags 45 minute intruder 17 Comments

Naps for Baby-Preschoolers

December 19, 2024February 27, 2023 by valplowman

Throughout each day with your baby, you will follow an eat/wake/sleep cycle. This means you have many naps each day. As your baby gets older, you start to drop naps. …

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Categories Naps Tags dropping naps, nap cues, nap lengths Leave a comment

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

April 6, 2026December 5, 2022 by valplowman
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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 poll results, sleep props, Swaddling 18 Comments

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

December 19, 2024November 30, 2022 by valplowman
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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
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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

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

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    Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

  • Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

    Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

  • My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

    My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

  • The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

    The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

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