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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 Long Should Your Baby’s Nap Be?

March 18, 2025December 16, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

Find out how long your baby’s nap should ideally be from 0-13 months old. Get tips for how to help baby sleep longer and see what typical parents found their …

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Categories Baby, Naps Tags nap lengths, newborns, poll results Leave a comment

Ultimate Guide to Stopping Baby Poop at Night

January 9, 2025December 11, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in a striped sleeper

How to solve the baby poop at night problem. Learn when babies stop pooping at night and how you can help speed that along. Find out how often a baby …

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Categories Baby, Night Sleep, Sleep Tags baby sleep, diapers, pooping, Top 6 Comments

What To Do When Baby Takes a Long Time to Fall Asleep

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by valplowman
Baby laying awake in the crib

When baby will not fall asleep for naps or for bedtime, follow these steps to get baby to fall asleep. Help when baby won’t sleep. You want to fix the current …

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Categories Baby, Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep, Top 18 Comments

Sleep Totals: How Much Sleep Should Your Child Get?

December 3, 2024November 25, 2024 by valplowman
3 Kids in pajamas on a bed

Find out how much sleep your child should get per 24 hours, from baby on up through teenager. Learn how long naps and night should be as well as how …

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Categories Sleep Tags poll results, sleep totals Leave a comment

What to do When Baby’s Nap Was Only 20 Minutes

April 30, 2025October 30, 2024 by valplowman

What to do When Baby Wakes from Nap After Only 20 Minutes. Ideally, baby will take a much longer nap than 20-30 minutes. Read reasons baby wakes after a 20 minute …

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Categories Naps, Sleep Problems Tags waking early 33 Comments

What To Do When Your Child Has Nightmares

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by valplowman
Child in bed with a blanket over her head and scary shadows on the wall

Get 9 tips to help your child stop having nightmares and be able to sleep through the night peacefully. There are things you can do in your daily routine, things …

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Sleep Problems: Tips for solving sleep issues

June 19, 2025July 8, 2024 by valplowman
Baby yawning

Despite your best efforts, you are sure to run into sleep problems with your baby, toddler, or child. There are many reasons for sleep problems. Find all of the help …

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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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

    Toddler Sleep Routines to Help Them Sleep

  • 8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

    8 Steps to Get Your Child to Sleep In Later in the Morning

  • When To Stop the Dream Feed

    When To Stop the Dream Feed

  • It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

    It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

    How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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