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sleep props

Poll Results: Did/does your baby suck for soothing?

June 26, 2019August 17, 2011 by valplowman

  Yes, pacifier   86 (48%)   Yes, fingers/thumb   71 (39%)   Yes, other   9 (5%)   No   12 (6%)     Votes so far: 178    …

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Categories BabywiseMom Tags poll results, sleep props 3 Comments

Weaning from Thumb/Finger Sucking

May 31, 2021July 25, 2011 by valplowman
Child sucking thumb

Find out when to wean from finger or thumb sucking, 3 rules to follow, and tips for making the weaning process successful. Letting your little one suck her thumb or …

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Categories Toddlerwise Tags sleep props 19 Comments

Pacifiers Index

May 3, 2021December 8, 2009 by valplowman

Baby Whisperer: Pacifiers The Happiest Baby on the Block: Sucking How Pacifiers Might Be Ruining Your Baby’s Sleep Weaning from the Pacifier: When, Why, and How

Categories Baby Tags index, sleep props 3 Comments

The Happiest Baby on the Block: Soothing a Fussy Baby

March 11, 2021February 26, 2009 by valplowman
Mom soothing fussy baby

Learn all about how to implement the 5 S’s from the Happiest Baby on the Block by Karp. These tips help for soothing a fussy baby. In Happiest Baby on …

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Categories Baby Tags colic, crying, fussiness, pacifier, sleep props, The Happiest Baby on the Block 7 Comments

Baby Whisperer: Sensible Sleep

June 22, 2021September 15, 2008 by valplowman
The steps to take to create sensible sleep for baby. How to create healthy sleep habits for babies. Baby Whisperer sleep tips.

The steps to take to create sensible sleep for baby. How to create healthy sleep habits for babies. Baby Whisperer sleep tips. In the book Secrets of the Baby Whisperer, Tracy …

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Categories Sleep Tags Baby Whisperer, bedtime, hogg, sleep props 10 Comments

Why You Should Encourage Thumb/Finger Sucking

May 5, 2020August 8, 2008 by valplowman
Child sucking fingers

Why You Should Encourage Thumb/Finger Sucking. The benefits of thumb sucking or finger sucking and how you can prevent it from being a problem. In the book Secrets of the …

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Categories Baby Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, sleep props 17 Comments

Is it Okay to Use Pacifiers with Babywise?

April 23, 2021April 14, 2008 by valplowman
baby with a pacifier

How do pacifiers impact your baby’s sleep? Can you use a pacifier and still have success with On Becoming Babywise? I haven’t used pacifiers with either of my children. I …

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Categories Sleep Tags pacifier, sleep props 41 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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