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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 Deal with the 2 Year Old Sleep Regression

May 5, 2026March 25, 2026 by valplowman
2 year old in her toddler bed

Your toddler suddenly refuses naps and fights bedtime? The 2-year sleep regression is real! Learn why it happens and how to handle it—from wake time tweaks to handling tantrums—without dropping …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Toddler Tags sleep regression 10 Comments

The Vital Importance of the First Nap

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by valplowman
Baby taking a morning nap

The morning nap is one of the most important, if not THE most important, naps your baby will take all day. Learn why and how to get it down well. …

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Categories Naps Tags morning wake time 49 Comments

How To Solve Your Baby’s Nighttime Sleep Issues

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with mom touching cheek

Baby waking at night? Solve the mystery with this comprehensive troubleshooting guide. Identify whether it’s hunger, habit, pain, or sleep needs—then apply the right solution to finally get your baby …

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Categories Night Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep 153 Comments

My Sleep Hierarchy For Newborns

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by valplowman
Brayden sleeping as a newborn

New parent overwhelmed by sleep advice? My newborn sleep hierarchy breaks it down into 3 simple goals: baby sleeps WHEN she should, WHERE she should, and on her OWN. Learn …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags CIO, newborns, sleep hierarchy, Top 56 Comments

How I Got My Baby To Sleep 9 Hours by 8 Weeks Old

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by valplowman
Picture of baby sleeping. Close up of baby's face

Struggling through nighttime wakings? Discover how consistency and gentle routines can make a big difference. Learn the 7 steps—including morning wake time, bedtime consistency, dream feeds, and self-soothing—that helped this …

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Categories Babywise, Night Sleep Tags sttn 8 Comments

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

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 by valplowman
sleeping baby

What time should your 2-year-old really go to bed? Why does your teen need 9+ hours but won’t get it? This guide answers your biggest bedtime questions with specific recommendations …

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Categories Sleep Tags bedtime, poll results Leave a comment

How to Fix Your Child’s Sleep Deficit

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler sleeping in bed

Your baby’s sleep is getting worse, not better. Short naps, early wakings, constant crankiness—and you can’t figure out why. The culprit might be sleep deficit: accumulated sleep debt that compounds …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags healthy sleep habits, sleep deficit 17 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

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

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