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Best Toys for Baby: Ages 0-3 Months

October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by valplowman
Newborn with toys

Looking for age-appropriate toy ideas for your newborn? Check out this post for smart, simple toys that support development (without overstimulating) — perfect for babies 0–3 months. 👶✨Best Toys for …

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Categories Baby, Toys Tags Best Toys, newborns, waketime activities 7 Comments

Parent Directed Feeding (Babywise PDF) Explained

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by valplowman
Mother holding new baby

Learn why the Babywise PDF (Parent Directed Feeding) philosophy is so empowering and enables parents to help babies sleep through the night young. Parent Directed Feeding (PDF) is the sweet …

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Categories Babywise, Bottle Feeding Tags babywise book one, babywise theory, newborns, nursing, PDF 13 Comments

When To Move Baby to Own Room

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by valplowman
Baby sleeping in crib in own room

Wondering when to move your baby to their own room? Learn the ideal age, signs your baby is ready, and expert tips for making the transition smooth and safe for …

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Categories Baby, Night Sleep Tags baby sleep, newborns 6 Comments

How To Manage Baby’s Dreaded Witching Hour

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by valplowman
Baby on a bed

Tips to help your witching hour baby through this fussy evening period and help you know how to deal with baby’s witching hour. By the time you have a third …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Problems Tags fussiness, newborns, poll results, witching hour 71 Comments

Babywise Newborn Night Feeding Schedule

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 by valplowman
Newborn sleeping at night

Find out how often to feed baby at night and what night feeding schedule should like when using Babywise. This newborn night feeding schedule for those early weeks will help …

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Categories Night Sleep, Schedule Tips Tags babywise book one, newborns, poll results 55 Comments

How Long Should Your Baby’s Nap Be?

March 18, 2025December 16, 2024 by valplowman
Baby sleeping

Find out how long your baby’s nap should ideally be from 0-13 months old. Get tips for how to help baby sleep longer and see what typical parents found their …

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Categories Baby, Naps Tags nap lengths, newborns, poll results Leave a comment

9 Reasons Newborns Cry and How to Help

August 6, 2026October 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
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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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    How To Keep Sleep Consistent When Days are Longer

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