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Wake Time

Find all of your wake time activities and ideas here. Learn to calculate baby wake time, how to structure your child’s playtime from baby on up, and great toys to use in that playtime each day.

When Your Child Won’t Stay in Independent Playtime

March 2, 2022 by valplowman
Toddler peeking through door

What to do when your child comes out of independent playtime repeatedly. Find out how to avoid the issue and also how to solve it. Independent Playtime is all around …

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Categories Wake Time Tags independent playtime, roomtime 5 Comments

Best Toys for Baby: Ages 4-6 Months

January 16, 2023November 8, 2021 by valplowman
4-6 month old child playing with toys

Best Toys for 4-6 Month old babies. The best toys to get for babies in the 4-6 month old age range and help with developmental skills.  All of the toys …

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Categories Toys Tags Best Toys 2 Comments

Best Toys for Baby: Ages 7-9 Months Old

October 27, 2021 by valplowman
baby playing with toy

Great toys and activities for baby ages 7-9 months old. Find toys that encourage exploration and fulfill your baby’s curiosity. As we think of the best toys for babies in …

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Categories Baby, Toys Tags Best Toys 1 Comment

Top Toys for 4-Year-Olds: Best Preschooler Toys

August 30, 2022October 20, 2021 by valplowman
4 year old playing with legos

Get the best toys for 4 year olds. Find educational toys, STEM toyafs, creative toys, and more that your preschooler will love! I think it gets easier to have an …

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How Long Should a Newborn Be Awake Between Naps

January 24, 2023October 11, 2021 by valplowman
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Find out how long your newborn should stay awake between naps. Get awake time down perfectly and find out how many naps your newborn should take. Finding your newborn’s ideal …

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Categories Wake Time Length Tags newborns, optimal waketime 25 Comments

The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds

September 12, 2023September 1, 2021 by valplowman
The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds. A big list of toys worth getting for your 18 month old toddler to play with. These are great for a gift list!

The Best Toys for 18 Month Olds. A big list of toys worth getting for your 18 month old toddler to play with. These are great for a gift list!

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Tips to Prevent Ransacking During Independent Playtime

June 28, 2021 by valplowman
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Get 8 tips to stop your kiddo from making a huge mess during independent playtime in a room. Keep things as clean as possible. Independent playtime starts out in a …

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Categories Wake Time Tags independent playtime, roomtime 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

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    12 Travel Beds for Babies and Toddlers to Sleep In

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    How to Keep Older Kids Quiet While Baby Naps

  • How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

    How to Tell if Baby is Overtired vs. Undertired

  • Weekend Routines for Older Kids

    Weekend Routines for Older Kids

  • When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

    When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

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