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baby sleep

How To Solve Your Baby’s Nighttime Sleep Issues

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with mom touching cheek

Baby waking at night? Solve the mystery with this comprehensive troubleshooting guide. Identify whether it’s hunger, habit, pain, or sleep needs—then apply the right solution to finally get your baby …

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Categories Night Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep 151 Comments

6 Rules for Using Cry it Out as a Baby Sleep Training Method

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sleeping on a white blanket

Curious about the Cry‑It‑Out method? Cry it out is a fast, effective form of sleep training baby. This post outlines the six essential rules to follow for responsibly using cry …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags baby sleep, BFBN, CIO 8 Comments

Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 by valplowman
Baby laying on white blanket

Is your baby waking too early in the morning—despite sleeping through the night? This post explores what commonly causes early morning wakings (think sun, growth spurts, schedule shifts, or nighttime …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags baby sleep, sttn 24 Comments

Sample Babywise Schedules: 0-12 Months

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by valplowman
Mom and baby

Inside: Over 100 sample Babywise schedules for 0-12 month olds. Baby sleep schedules and routines to help your baby eat well, take great naps, and sleep through the night. 

Categories Babywise, Sample Schedules Tags baby sleep, Babywise Schedules, Top 64 Comments

When To Move Baby to Own Room

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in crib in own room

Wondering when to move your baby to their own room? Learn the ideal age, signs your baby is ready, and expert tips for making the transition smooth and safe for …

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Categories Baby, Night Sleep Tags baby sleep, newborns 6 Comments

How To Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night

April 9, 2025March 6, 2025 by valplowman
Baby night sleep

What to do when your Babywise baby is not sleeping through the night. Find out how to get baby to sleep through the night and when babies sleep through the …

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Categories Babywise, Night Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep, poll results, sttn 10 Comments

How To Easily Get Baby to Sleep in the Crib

March 11, 2025February 21, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in crib

Having trouble getting baby to sleep in her crib? Use these tips to get your baby to peacefully sleep in the crib instead of your arms, the swing, or another …

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Categories Sleep Tags baby sleep 1 Comment
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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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