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9 Reasons Newborns Cry and How to Help

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 by valplowman

9 reasons newborn babies cry. Read about these common reasons for crying and what you can do about it to help your newborn stop crying. Your routine will go a long …

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Categories Baby Tags crying, hogg, newborns, overstimulation 8 Comments

4 Must-Try Newborn Wake Window Activities

June 12, 2024 by valplowman
Little Bloomer Little Dreams box contents

Get four ideas of things to do with your newborn (age 0-3 months) during playtime each day. Learn how the activity will benefit your newborn and tips for success. by …

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Categories Play Time Tags newborns Leave a comment

Eat: The “Eat” Part of Your Routine

May 29, 2025May 6, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sitting on a table eating food from a bowl

Everything you need to know about the “eat” portion of your daily routine. Get tips from feeding newborns all the way up through older kids. Get tips on snacks, picky …

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Categories Eat Tags newborns, nursing Leave a comment

How To Do Tummy Time Even if Baby Hates It

April 17, 2024April 17, 2024 by valplowman
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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

Newborn Baby Sleep Patterns

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 by valplowman
Newborn baby sleeping in a basket

Newborn baby sleep is not intuitive to parents. Understand these 5 facts for newborn sleep patterns to help your newborn sleep really well from birth. Learn why babies are so …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags newborns, sleep patterns 8 Comments

High Lipase in Breastmilk: Why and What To Do

August 14, 2023 by valplowman
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High lipase in breastmilk can lead to baby refusing to drink pumped milk. Find out what is lipase, how do you know if it is high, what causes it to …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Tags newborns, problem solving Leave a comment

5-6 AM “Night” Wakings

February 3, 2025June 5, 2023 by valplowman
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Do you want your baby to sleep longer through the night? This post outlines ways to get your baby to sleep through the night. How to help your baby sleep …

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Categories Night Sleep Tags morning wake time, newborns, sttn, Top, waking early 123 Comments
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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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Schedules and Sleep

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    The Basics of a Dreamfeed

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

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

  • Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

    Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

  • How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

    How Cooler Weather Affects Naps & Outdoor Playtime

  • Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

    Sample Sleep Schedules for School-Aged Kids

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