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Baby Whisperer

How to Successfully Introduce a Bottle to Your Breastfed Baby (Even When Starting Late)

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by valplowman
Baby drinking from bottle on a white blanket

Exclusively breastfeeding but worried about bottle refusal? Whether you’re heading back to work or just want flexibility, teaching your baby to accept a bottle—even starting late—is possible. This guide shares …

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Categories Bottle Feeding, Eat Tags Baby Whisperer, nursing 18 Comments

Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by valplowman
The more baby sleeps, the better baby will sleep. Sleep begets sleep. Do not think you can keep baby up for hours and then get long sleep.

Discover why sleep begets sleep for babies. Learn science-backed strategies to help your baby nap better during the day for improved nighttime sleep. Expert tips from Babywise, Baby Whisperer & …

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Categories Sleep Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, problem solving, sttn 12 Comments

Using Wake To Sleep and Pick Up/Put Down for Great Baby Sleep

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 by valplowman
Mom with baby by crib

Learn two proven Baby Whisperer methods to help your baby sleep through naps: wake to sleep and pick up/put down. Step-by-step guide for parents dealing with 45-minute naps. How Wake …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags Baby Whisperer, PU/PD, Wake To Sleep, waking early 45 Comments

Hunger Cues: How To Know if Baby Is Hungry

January 8, 2026December 16, 2025 by valplowman
Newborn baby lying on a white blanket

Wondering if your baby is actually hungry? Learn to recognize key hunger signals—from early cues like lip licking and rooting to the late-stage cry. This guide helps you decode what …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Tags Baby Whisperer, hunger, newborns, nursing 5 Comments

How To Do Tummy Time Even if Baby Hates It

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 by valplowman
Baby Brinley doing tummy time

Even if baby cries when you do tummy time, it is so important. Here are ways to do tummy time when baby hates it so you can avoid developmental delays. …

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Categories Baby, Play Time Tags Baby Whisperer, newborns, physical development, tummy time 11 Comments

4 Month Old Changes for Your Baby

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by valplowman
4 month old baby girl sitting in a bouncer

Understand what is happening with your 4 month old baby and what the schedule should look like. There are many shifts in your baby at this age, which contribute to …

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Categories Baby Tags 4 month sleep problems, Baby Whisperer, hogg 37 Comments

How to Identify Your Baby’s Personality Type

June 26, 2024July 19, 2023 by valplowman
Mom and baby

How to Identify Your Baby’s Disposition. Tips from the Baby Whisperer to get to know your baby and know what to expect. When your baby is first born, he basically …

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Categories Baby Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, personality Leave a 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.

Babywise Mom Nap Guide

Schedules and Sleep

  • 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

  • The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

    The Complete Guide to Finding Your Child’s Ideal Bedtime (By Age)

  • Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

    Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

  • Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

    Dropping the Morning Nap Full Guide

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