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Swaddling

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

December 5, 2022 by valplowman
baby sleeping on back

Find out when it is kay to use sleep props for baby and when you should avoid sleep props. This will help establish solid sleep. Get a list of examples …

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Categories Sleep Tags sleep props, Swaddling 18 Comments

Gentle Sleep Training: The Four S’s

November 14, 2022August 8, 2022 by valplowman
Baby in a bassinet

How to sleep train a baby without crying. This is a gentle baby sleep training method to get baby sleeping independently. No-cry sleep training method. Can I let you in …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags 4 S's, Baby Whisperer, CIO, routine, Swaddling, Top 83 Comments

How to Help Your Baby Sleep Better With Swaddling

September 28, 2022September 29, 2021 by valplowman
Swaddle baby

Swaddling baby is a great way to get great sleep for your newborn baby through older baby. Swaddling is great for newborns, 3 month olds, and beyond. Swaddling can be …

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Categories Sleep Tags Swaddling 3 Comments

Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

December 21, 2022August 4, 2020 by valplowman
Baby swaddled

Find out when and how to drop baby’s swaddle and still have your baby sleep well. Sleep doesn’t have to be ruined just because the swaddle is dropped! Dropping the …

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Categories Sleep Tags Swaddling 31 Comments

Swaddling Baby in Hot Temperatures

July 20, 2020June 9, 2014 by valplowman

I recently asked on Facebook about your concerns for summer months–any and all concerns. One mom posted a concern about swaddling her baby during the heat of the summer. So …

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Categories Baby, Sleep, Summer Tags Swaddling 3 Comments

Brinley Summary: Week 30

December 5, 2020March 19, 2013 by valplowman

This is an outfit my husband’s sisters wore when they were babies! This is a summary for Brinley’s 30th week. She was 29 weeks old. NURSING Nursing continued on as …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, Swaddling 12 Comments

Brinley Summary: Week 29

December 5, 2020March 5, 2013 by valplowman

Playing with McKenna This is a summary for Brinley’s 29th week; she was 28 weeks old. NURSING Nursing continued on as usual. PLAYING Brinley has no interest in sitting up to play …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, Swaddling, teething 11 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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    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)

  • What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

    What Time Should Baby Wake Up in the Morning?

  • Benefits of White Noise for Baby Sleep

    Benefits of White Noise for Baby Sleep

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    Blackout Curtains to Help Baby Sleep Better

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