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Swaddling

Everything You Need to Know About Dropping the Swaddle

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by valplowman
Baby swaddled

Is your baby ready to ditch the swaddle — but you’re nervous about ruining their sleep? This guide covers the signs it’s time, the best ages to transition, and step-by-step …

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Categories Sleep Tags poll results, Swaddling 33 Comments

Swaddling Baby in Hot Temperatures

June 26, 2024 by valplowman

Get the tips you need to swaddle your baby even when it is hot outside. Your baby needs to be able to be swaddled to sleep well, and this post …

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Categories Baby, Sleep, Summer Tags Swaddling 3 Comments

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

April 6, 2026December 5, 2022 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. Get a list of examples …

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Categories Sleep Tags poll results, sleep props, Swaddling 18 Comments

Gentle Sleep Training: The Four S’s

December 2, 2024August 8, 2022 by valplowman
Baby in a bassinet

How to sleep train a baby without crying. This is a gentle baby sleep training method to get baby sleeping independently. No-cry sleep training method. Can I let you in …

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Categories Sleep Training Tags 4 S's, Baby Whisperer, CIO, routine, Swaddling, Top 85 Comments

How to Help Your Baby Sleep Better With Swaddling

September 28, 2022September 29, 2021 by valplowman
Swaddle baby

Swaddling baby is a great way to get great sleep for your newborn baby through older baby. Swaddling is great for newborns, 3 month olds, and beyond. Swaddling can be …

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Categories Sleep Tags Swaddling 3 Comments

Brinley Baby Summary: Week 30

March 13, 2023March 19, 2013 by valplowman
29 week old Brinley

Baby schedule for baby’s 30th week. Baby schedule and routine for the thirtieth week of life. 29 week old baby routine and daily life. Learn about tips for helping with …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, Swaddling 12 Comments

Brinley Baby Summary: Week 29

February 28, 2023March 5, 2013 by valplowman
29 week old Brinley with her two sisters

Baby schedule for baby’s 29th week. Baby schedule and routine for the twenty-ninth week of life. 28 week old baby routine and daily life. Learn about tips for helping with …

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Categories Baby Tags baby summary, Swaddling, teething 11 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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