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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 Help a Baby With Gas Pain

September 21, 2020December 13, 2016 by valplowman
how to help a baby with gas pain text overlaying crying baby

“Yep, that is gas pain. You need to use some gas drops.” Brayden was only six weeks old and I had never heard of gas drops, nor bad gas pain …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Problems Tags colic, crying, gas, hiccups Leave a comment

Common Reasons for Poor Sleep

June 22, 2021December 6, 2016 by valplowman
common reasons for poor sleep

Sleep can be all consuming when you are a parent of young children. When your baby or child starts sleeping poorly, you want it fixed immediately! The list of possible …

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Categories Sleep Problems 2 Comments

When To Drop Rest Time

July 31, 2024November 14, 2016 by valplowman
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Find out the best age to drop rest time and not have any time to rest each day for your child. What to consider when making this decision. Looking back …

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Categories Child, Sleep Tags dropping naps, rest time Leave a comment

What Age Should You Start Cry It Out?

March 16, 2026March 14, 2016 by valplowman

Wondering when to start cry it out? Most agree 16 weeks-6 months is the sweet spot for least crying & fastest success. But trust your gut—every baby is different. Plus, …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO 10 Comments

How To Have a Good Sleeper

June 22, 2021March 7, 2016 by valplowman

When your baby doesn’t sleep well, it can drive you to the brink of insanity. You are worried about why baby won’t sleep well. You are emotional because you can’t …

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Categories Sleep Tags BFBN 2 Comments

To the Mom of the First-Born Poor Sleeper

March 9, 2026March 1, 2016 by valplowman
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To every exhausted first-time mom: Your baby won’t nap longer than 45 minutes. You’re doing everything “right” but still failing. You’re not alone. This heartfelt letter reminds you that you’re …

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Categories Motherhood, Sleep Problems Tags 45 minute intruder, first time mom, word to the weary 3 Comments

When YOU Can’t Sleep as a Mom

September 10, 2026December 15, 2015 by valplowman
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Struggling with sleepless nights? 🌙 This post shares gentle tips and calming habits to help you drift off when sleep won’t come — from nighttime routines to mindful practices for …

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Categories Motherhood, Sleep 5 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

  • Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

    Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

  • 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

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