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Newborn Development Milestones: What Your Baby Can Do Week by Week (weeks 1-12)

October 26, 2026 by valplowman
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What can your newborn do this week? Get a week-by-week guide to newborn development milestones for weeks 1-12, plus how each stage affects sleep and schedules. The first time you …

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Introducing Your New Baby to Your Toddler

September 21, 2026 by valplowman
Toddler with his baby sibling

Bringing baby home to a toddler? New baby plus a toddler who is used to being an only child? It is a season of sweet moments AND hard ones–sometimes in …

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Newborn Parent Sleep Deprivation: Strategies That Actually Help

October 1, 2026September 9, 2026 by valplowman
Tired mom laying on the bed with her newborn on her chest

Newborn sleep deprivation is brutal. Here’s how to build a rhythm that helps baby sleep better AND protect the sleep you desperately need in the meantime. If you’re reading this …

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The Ultimate Nursery Checklist: What You Really Need for Baby’s Room

September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by valplowman
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Wondering what you actually need for the nursery vs what is just cute? Here is my honest, budget-friendly baby registry checklist. These items are all great for your newborn to …

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Tips to Successfully Add Your Baby to the Family

September 24, 2026August 6, 2026 by valplowman
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Learn how to successfully welcome a new baby into your family with practical tips on adjusting your schedule, setting boundaries, and creating your new normal. Tips to successfully add a …

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Categories Babywise Benefits, Siblings Tags newborns 8 Comments

Newborn Soothing Methods: Your Complete Toolkit for a Calmer Baby

August 5, 2026 by valplowman
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Crying newborn? Sleep isn’t the only answer. Discover a complete toolkit of newborn soothing methods—from the 5 S’s and pacifiers to babywearing, swings, and more—so you can confidently calm your …

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5 Sleep Training Tips That Actually Work (From a Mom of Four)

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by valplowman
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Real sleep training tips from a mom who has sleep trained four very different babies. Learn how to choose a method, pick an age, and stay consistent so your baby …

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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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