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How to Get a Breastfeeding Newborn to Take a Bottle

May 25, 2026 by valplowman
Newborn baby drinking form a bottle

You’ve committed to breastfeeding, but you also want your newborn to accept a bottle when needed. Here’s how to introduce a bottle early so you avoid the dreaded bottle refusal …

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Categories Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Tags newborns Leave a comment

Optimal Waketime Lengths for Toddlers 12-24 Months Old

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler sleeping in bed with a stuffed bear

Find the best amount of time your toddler should be awake between naps — and why getting it right makes all the difference for great daytime sleep and a smooth …

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Categories Toddler, Wake Time Length Tags babywise info, optimal waketime, printables 20 Comments

Managing Early Wake-Ups When Summer Sunrise Throws Off the Schedule

May 20, 2026 by valplowman
baby sleeping in the crib with a sunrise coming through the window

Summer sunrise may be the hidden reason your child suddenly started waking at 5 AM. Learn how light affects sleep, how to protect your schedule, and the practical steps that …

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Categories Sleep Problems, Summer Tags disruptions, sleep disruptions, waking early Leave a comment

Great Picture Books My Son LOVED

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 by valplowman
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Looking for picture books your son will actually love? This list shares engaging, boy-approved favorites filled with trucks, trains, dinosaurs, pirates, and adventure — perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and young …

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Categories Book Lists, Boys, Child, Preschooler, Toddler Tags book recommendation, children's books 2 Comments

Brinley Teen Summary: 13.75 Years Old

May 18, 2026 by valplowman
Brinley sitting in Canyonlands National Park with our dog

Daily life and schedule for a 13.75-year-old teen who was raised on Babywise. See her daily life, the activities she is involved in, and her daily routine. This is a …

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

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by valplowman
Kaitlyn asleep on a bed with pink blanketes around her

You can set the stage for sleep. You can do everything right. And sometimes your baby still won’t sleep. Here’s how to think about that — and what to actually …

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Categories Sleep Tags healthy sleep habits 16 Comments

The Cornerstone for Good Baby Naps

May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 by valplowman
newborn baby wearing yellow sleeping on a muslin blanket

If your baby is taking short naps — or fighting sleep altogether — there’s one foundational variable you need to get right before anything else will work. Here’s what it …

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Categories Naps, Wake Time Length Tags optimal waketime, printables 12 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

  • How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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

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

  • Dreamfeed Frequently Asked Questions

    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

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