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milestones

How to Stop New Skills from Disrupting Naps and Sleep

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by valplowman
Baby in a crib

Baby suddenly refusing naps after learning to roll or stand? New skills often disrupt sleep—but it doesn’t have to last. Learn proven strategies to help your little one master their …

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Categories Sleep Problems Tags disruptions, milestones, poll results, sleep disruptions 17 Comments

Babywise Milestones You Can Count On

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 by valplowman
Baby wearing sunglasses

Babywise Milestones you can expect in the first two years when you follow On Becoming Babywise. When to expect sleeping through the night, naps dropped, a four hour schedule, and …

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Categories Babywise Tags babywise milestones, milestones 58 Comments

Various Reader Questions/Requests Part II

August 25, 2018December 26, 2013 by valplowman

  MOTHERHOOD QUESTIONS susie said… I know this may sound selfish, but did you ever feel for your child’s first 2 years staying home all day was best for your …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags milestones, reader questions, separation anxiety Leave a comment

McKenna Baby Summary: Week 31

December 15, 2020November 3, 2009 by valplowman
31 week old McKenna

Schedule and routine for a 30-31 week old baby. 7 month old schedule and routine. Get info on this baby’s daily schedule and routine for each day and know how …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, milestones, nightmares 25 Comments

Learning Triangle for Babies

January 29, 2021September 4, 2008 by valplowman
Learning Triangle for Babies. Know what your baby is capable of focusing on and learning developmentally so you don't overwhelm baby. 

Learning Triangle for Babies. Know what your baby is capable of focusing on and learning developmentally so you don’t overwhelm baby. Tracy Hogg has a rule for what you give …

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Categories Baby, Learning Development, Play Time Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, milestones, waketime activities 2 Comments

Start as You Mean to Go On as a Parent

January 7, 2021August 7, 2008 by valplowman
Start as You Mean to Go On as a Parent. Do not start habits you will later want to break or allow habits you will later want to break.

Start as You Mean to Go On as a Parent. Do not start habits you will later want to break or allow habits you will later want to break. Just …

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Categories Funnel, Schedule Tips Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, milestones, mom not baby decides, prevention 7 Comments

Helpful Routine Information for a Great Baby Routine

May 28, 2021May 26, 2008 by valplowman
Baby sleeping with a hat

Know what to expect at each age as you use a baby routine. Be prepared with knowledge so you can best help baby have a great routine. It is always …

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Categories Babywise, Schedule Tips Tags milestones, routine, waketime length 99 Comments
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

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    Why an Eat/Wake/Sleep Cycle Works to Get Baby Sleeping

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    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

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