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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.

Satirical Parenting Advice: Kids getting out of bed

May 14, 2019August 11, 2014 by valplowman

  This past weekend, we had my dad’s family reunion. We camped in the mountains of Wyoming where it rained like crazy. This was especially exciting since we did the …

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Categories Sleep 2 Comments

Reader Waking Early from Naps Questions

February 12, 2024January 23, 2014 by valplowman
Baby rubbing eyes

Get answers for baby waking early from naps. BABY WAKING EARLY QUESTIONS:

Categories Naps Tags reader questions, waking early 6 Comments

Dressing Baby for Best Sleeping

October 9, 2023November 7, 2013 by valplowman
Baby swaddled and sleeping

How to best dress baby for sleep so baby won’t be too hot or too cold. You need to dress your baby so baby will sleep well. Find out how …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags sleep routine 4 Comments

Reader Nap Questions for Babies

May 29, 2023June 14, 2013 by valplowman

Here are questions readers have had about nap time for baby. Falling Asleep Problems Hamilton’s Blog said… Valarie, I just have to say a big Thank you to your blog. It …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags reader questions 2 Comments

Inclining the Bassinet

January 23, 2023January 31, 2013 by valplowman

Our Bassinet I have had many people inquire about how we set up our bassinet. Here is the answer.  Brinley loved sleeping in the bassinet. She loved it so much, …

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Categories Sleep Tags newborns, nursery setup, Reflux 5 Comments

Can it be too hot for baby to sleep well?

May 20, 2022May 24, 2012 by valplowman
sleeping baby

Does temperature play a role in how well baby does or does not sleep? Is this a variable you need to consider when troubleshooting sleep issues? “Please don’t blame [poor …

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Categories Sleep Tags healthy sleep habits, sleep disruptions 10 Comments

The 4 S’s (three years later): Sleep Training Method

March 21, 2022March 27, 2012 by valplowman
3 year old McKenna smiling

Learn what it is like to have done the 4 S’s looking back. Three years later, was it worth it? Were there any issues? When McKenna was a baby, I …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags 4 S's, Baby Whisperer 10 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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    How to Transition Away From a Sound Machine

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    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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