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How I Got My Baby To Sleep 9 Hours by 8 Weeks Old

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by valplowman
Picture of baby sleeping. Close up of baby's face

Struggling through nighttime wakings? Discover how consistency and gentle routines can make a big difference. Learn the 7 steps—including morning wake time, bedtime consistency, dream feeds, and self-soothing—that helped this …

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Categories Babywise, Night Sleep Tags sttn 8 Comments

Sleep Begets Sleep? Babies Need Daytime Naps for Better Night Sleep

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by valplowman
The more baby sleeps, the better baby will sleep. Sleep begets sleep. Do not think you can keep baby up for hours and then get long sleep.

Discover why sleep begets sleep for babies. Learn science-backed strategies to help your baby nap better during the day for improved nighttime sleep. Expert tips from Babywise, Baby Whisperer & …

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Categories Sleep Tags Baby Whisperer, hogg, problem solving, sttn 12 Comments

The Basics of a Dreamfeed

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025 by valplowman
Dreamfeed hero image. Baby bottle feeding.

Interested in better sleep for your baby (and you)? 🌙 This post covers the basics of the “dream-feed” routine — what it is, when to start, and how to do …

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Categories Schedules Tags dreamfeed, poll results, sttn 5 Comments

Early Morning Wakings: What to do when baby wakes early

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 by valplowman
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Is your baby waking too early in the morning—despite sleeping through the night? This post explores what commonly causes early morning wakings (think sun, growth spurts, schedule shifts, or nighttime …

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Categories Baby, Sleep Tags baby sleep, sttn 24 Comments

It’s Okay If Your Baby Sleeps “Only” 10 Hours at Night

May 6, 2025April 29, 2025 by valplowman
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Worried your Babywise baby sleeps only 10 hours at night? Learn why 10 hours of night sleep is still within the healthy range, how to assess your baby’s sleep needs, …

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Categories Night Sleep, Schedules Tags sttn 64 Comments

Tips to Get Baby Sleeping Through the Night

February 23, 2026April 17, 2025 by valplowman

Struggling with baby sleep? Discover expert Baby Whisperer tips to help your baby sleep through the night, including cluster feeding, dreamfeeds, pacifier use, and setting a consistent sleep routine. What …

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Categories Night Sleep Tags cluster feeding, dreamfeed, hogg, sttn 37 Comments

How To Get Baby to Sleep Through the Night

April 9, 2025March 6, 2025 by valplowman
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What to do when your Babywise baby is not sleeping through the night. Find out how to get baby to sleep through the night and when babies sleep through the …

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Categories Babywise, Night Sleep, Sleep Problems Tags baby sleep, poll results, sttn 10 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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