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colic

Helpful Tips to Survive the Colicky Newborn

October 4, 2024January 12, 2017 by valplowman
Crying newborn

Tips to help you out when your newborn has colic. Learn how to manage, how to help your newborn, and how to hang in there! by Shea Moses So your …

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Categories Baby Tags BFBN, colic, crying, Guest Post, newborns, poll results Leave a comment

How To Help a Baby With Gas Pain

September 21, 2020December 13, 2016 by valplowman
how to help a baby with gas pain text overlaying crying baby

“Yep, that is gas pain. You need to use some gas drops.” Brayden was only six weeks old and I had never heard of gas drops, nor bad gas pain …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Problems Tags colic, crying, gas, hiccups Leave a comment

Babywise with a Colic Baby: 6 Tips

November 11, 2024August 6, 2012 by valplowman
Baby crying

Tips to help you with your colicky Babywise baby. Babywise can help with your colic baby to get more sleep and less crying. PLUS learn the reasonable sleep expectations you …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise book one, colic, poll results 12 Comments

Babywise Made Motherhood Not Just Do-Able, But Enjoyable

October 7, 2022July 14, 2011 by valplowman

My name is Shea Moses, and I am a mom of a 28 month old and a 4 month old. Both sweet baby girls that our Lord blessed us that …

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Categories Babywise Benefits Tags Babywise Success Stories Week, colic 4 Comments

Tips for Deciphering Your Baby’s Crying

April 10, 2025August 27, 2009 by valplowman
crying baby

These three cues can help you figure out why your baby might be crying so you can respond appropriately and help soothe your baby. When it comes to eating and …

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Categories Baby Tags Baby Whisperer, colic, crying, gas, Reflux, witching hour 6 Comments

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Soothing a Fussy Baby

March 11, 2021February 26, 2009 by valplowman
Mom soothing fussy baby

Learn all about how to implement the 5 S’s from the Happiest Baby on the Block by Karp. These tips help for soothing a fussy baby. In Happiest Baby on …

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Categories Baby Tags colic, crying, fussiness, pacifier, sleep props, The Happiest Baby on the Block 7 Comments

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Causes of Colic

March 10, 2021January 15, 2009 by valplowman
Mom with fussy baby

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Causes of Colic. The causes of colic as outlined in The Happiest Baby on the Blog by Harvey Karp. Chapters four and five of …

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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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  • How to Dress Your Child for Better Sleep: Finding the Optimal Temperature

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    How To Easily Get Baby to Sleep in the Crib

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