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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.

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

It’s time to take the guilt out of sleep training

March 14, 2022March 15, 2012 by valplowman
Taking the guilt out of sleep training | sleep training | #sleeptraining

Take the guilt out of sleep traning. Sleep training is not a bad thing to do for your baby. It is actually a very helpful thing to do! By Rachel …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, Guest Post 21 Comments

Top Sleep Tips to Get Your Baby Sleeping

June 11, 2026February 9, 2012 by valplowman
baby sleeping

by Rachel Rowell from My Baby Sleep Guide This list will work for any age child, but it is especially made for younger children and newborns. I hope it helps! …

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Categories Sleep Tags Guest Post 27 Comments

Reading Bedtime Stories without it Taking Over Your Evening

November 20, 2024September 12, 2011 by valplowman
Mother and son reading bedtime story

Reading stories at bedtime is a great part of a bedtime routine. Find out how to incorporate it and still get kids to bed on time. Storytime has got to …

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Categories Sleep Tags bedtime 13 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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