SLEEP SERIES WRITTEN BY ELLA HANOVER
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How to Stop Nursing to Sleep
Nursing is extremely comforting and regulating to babies, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that nursing to sleep is often the easiest routine to help your baby settle to sleep. It’s a biological norm!
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Surviving the Dreaded 4-Month Sleep Regression
Understanding what's happening during the 4-month sleep regression can make it feel way less daunting.
A Realistic 12-Month-Old Sleep Routine
If you’ve been wondering whether your 12 month old should be switching to one nap, if they’re waking up too often at night, or why they’re suddenly acting like naps are optional, this is for you. Let’s dig into what’s normal, what’s not, and how to navigate 12 month old sleep.
How to Stop Rocking Your Baby to Sleep
It might feel like rocking is the only way your baby can fall asleep right now — but the truth is, your baby is fully capable of learning new sleep patterns with support and consistency.
How to Get Your Six-Month Old Sleeping Through The Night
Sample sleep schedule for a six-month old. If you want a practical example of how to approach sleep with a six-month old, here are two sleep schedules:
Skip the Merlin Sleep Suit: Here’s How to Handle the Swaddle to Sleep Sack Transition
I don’t recommend the Merlin for this transition. Surprising coming from a sleep consultant? I’ll explain exactly why later. But before we get into how to ditch the swaddle the right way, let’s talk about what’s happening with your baby’s sleep in the first place.
Can babies sleep in a Pack 'n Play? Here’s what to know:
Whether you’re trying to decide between a crib or a pack ’n play, wondering if your newborn can nap there safely, or figuring out the best option for a toddler while traveling, here’s everything you need to know about sleeping in the Pack ‘n Play.
4 signs your baby is ready to drop a nap (and what to do next)
Think your baby is almost ready (or more than ready) to drop a nap? Here are the 4 signs to look out for: baby isn’t tired at their usual sleep times, naps become less predictable, baby resists the last nap of the day and nighttime sleep disruptions appear.
Sleep train twins: how to get your babies to sleep at night
Discover the sleep training tips and insights to help you sleep train your twins and get them to sleep better at night and naptime.
Starting Solids Without Stress: How Confident Feeding Supports Better Sleep (and Calmer Nights)
Starting Solids Without Stress: How Confident Feeding Supports Better Sleep (and Calmer Nights)
ready for more?Overthinking every nap? Wondering if it’s the four-month regression or just...your baby? Sleeping with one eye open, waiting for the next waking?
I’ve bundled up my most-requested resources to help you feel grounded, clear, and one step closer to better sleep—for everyone. Let’s dive in, together.
