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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.

Common Schedule Difficulties for Babies 0-6 Months

June 22, 2021May 28, 2009 by valplowman
Mother and baby in bed

Typical difficulties parents face as they work to have their baby on a schedule. These are common problems faced in the first 6 months of baby’s life. In chapter one …

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Categories Schedules, Sleep Problems Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, newborns, nursing 19 Comments

Common Parenting Mistakes that Cause Sleep Problems

June 22, 2021April 16, 2009 by valplowman
Baby holding mom's finger

Common mistakes parents make that cause issues with their kids. Check this post to see if you are doing something that is causing sleep or behavior issues. When you are …

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Categories Parenting, Sleep Tags problem solving 5 Comments

In Action: Moving to a Toddler Bed

June 18, 2019March 17, 2009 by valplowman
Mother and toddler daughter

Read for a full rundown of a child switching to a toddler bed. How to handle the child getting out and what expectations are reasonable. A little over a week …

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Categories Sleep Tags crib to bed transition, in action 21 Comments

How to Sleep Train Your Baby Responsibly

June 3, 2020January 21, 2009 by valplowman
Baby lying on a bed. All you see is feet and legs

How to Sleep Train Your Baby Responsibly. Tips for doing cry it out in a way that best helps your baby. Sleep training tips. My friend, Maureen Monfore, recently emailed me …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags CIO, context 53 Comments

Using Babywise Without Doing Cry It Out

April 15, 2024December 5, 2008 by valplowman
mom holding crying baby

Babywise and sleep training. How to use On Becoming Babywise method without using cry it out for sleep training. I have had various questions over time about how to implement …

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Categories Babywise, Sleep Training Tags CIO, Reflux 1 Comment

In Action: Dropping the Morning Nap

January 18, 2023December 4, 2008 by valplowman
Toddler smiling

When do babies drop to one nap. How to drop the morning nap and what it looks like with a Babywise baby. How to make the transition to one nap smooth. …

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Categories Pretoddler, Sleep Tags dropping naps, in action, log 43 Comments

Sleeping Tip: Vary Sleeping Locations

June 22, 2021November 17, 2008 by valplowman
Newborn baby sleeping in bassinet

Sleep tips for getting a great sleeper. Vary your baby’s nap and night sleep locations. Baby will learn to sleep anywhere and will travel better. If your home is large …

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Categories Sleep Tags tips and tricks 24 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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    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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