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Sleepy Newborns: Work to Feed for 10 Minutes

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 by valplowman
Feed sleepy baby hero image. Mom and newborn baby.

Got a newborn who keeps falling asleep mid-feeding? You’re not alone. Learn how long to work at waking your sleepy baby, when to let it go, and why the occasional …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding Tags newborns, nursing 13 Comments

How To Tell if Baby is Getting a Full Feeding

April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by valplowman
Baby breastfeeding

Is your baby actually getting a full feeding — or just snacking? Learn 6 simple signs to watch for, from feeding length and diaper output to growth and contentment, so …

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Categories Babywise, Breastfeeding, Schedule Tips Tags nursing 7 Comments

Keeping a Newborn Awake During Feedings

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by valplowman
keeping a newborn awake

Does your newborn keep dozing off mid-feeding? You’re not alone — and it matters more than you think. A sleepy eater means shorter naps, poor sleep, and an underfed baby. …

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Categories Breastfeeding Tags newborns, nursing, poll results, waketime length 25 Comments

How to Successfully Introduce a Bottle to Your Breastfed Baby (Even When Starting Late)

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by valplowman
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Exclusively breastfeeding but worried about bottle refusal? Whether you’re heading back to work or just want flexibility, teaching your baby to accept a bottle—even starting late—is possible. This guide shares …

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Categories Bottle Feeding, Eat Tags Baby Whisperer, nursing 18 Comments

Hunger Cues: How To Know if Baby Is Hungry

January 8, 2026December 16, 2025 by valplowman
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Wondering if your baby is actually hungry? Learn to recognize key hunger signals—from early cues like lip licking and rooting to the late-stage cry. This guide helps you decode what …

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Categories Baby, Bottle Feeding, Breastfeeding Tags Baby Whisperer, hunger, newborns, nursing 5 Comments

Parent Directed Feeding (Babywise PDF) Explained

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 by valplowman
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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

Sweet Moments Nursing Collection: Chic, Comfortable, and Perfect for Every Occasion

February 17, 2025 by valplowman
3 different nursing dresses from Shop the Mint

You can look cute in your clothes even when you are nursing a baby! See this beautiful collection of dresses to wear when breastfeeding your baby. by Shop the Mint …

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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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