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sleep props

Blackout Curtains to Help Baby Sleep Better

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by valplowman
sleeping baby

Blackout curtains are a great tool to help baby sleep better. They help prevent the sun from waking baby and help set circadian rhythm. When you are trying to get …

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Weaning from the Pacifier: When, Why, and How

April 12, 2021 by valplowman
Child reaching for pacifier

Find out the best time to wean from the pacifier. Get the ages, why to do it, and how to be successful with it. The pacifier can be a tool …

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Categories Toddler Tags pacifier, sleep props, weaning 2 Comments

Benefits of White Noise for Baby Sleep

June 22, 2021February 5, 2020 by valplowman
Baby sleeping peacefully with white background

White noise can be a powerful tool in helping your baby sleep well. Learn how to use it as a benefit without creating a sleep prop. Many moms wonder if …

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Categories Sleep Tags sleep props 29 Comments

Will Toys in Bed Disrupt Sleep

March 15, 2022February 20, 2019 by valplowman
Toys in a baby bed

Will Toys in Bed Disrupt Sleep. What ages toys might be okay for your little one. Tips to know if giving your little one toys in bed will help or …

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Categories Sleep Tags bedtime, sleep props 16 Comments

Circadian Rhythm Explained and How It Impacts Sleep

June 22, 2021June 25, 2018 by valplowman
Circadian Rhythm Explained and How It Impacts Sleep. How light impacts sleep.

Circadian Rhythm Explained and How It Impacts Sleep. How light impacts sleep. When it comes to helping our children and ourselves get healthy sleep, there are several factors to consider …

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How Pacifiers Might Be Ruining Your Baby’s Sleep

April 15, 2021February 6, 2017 by valplowman

The pacifier might be ruining your baby’s sleep. Sound odd? The pacifier is supposed to help soothe your baby and help her sleep better, right? How can it possibly be …

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When Sleep Props Are Okay (And When to Avoid Them)

June 1, 2022September 6, 2016 by valplowman
baby sleeping on back

Find out when it is kay to use sleep props for baby and when you should avoid sleep props. This will help establish solid sleep. One of the cardinal rules …

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Categories Sleep Tags sleep props, Swaddling 16 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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