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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Does my baby have low sleep needs? (and what to do about it)
Not every baby is going to nap twice a day for 90 minutes and sleep 12 hours at night. Some babies take rest very seriously, while others can survive on cat naps. Both can be totally normal, but when it’s the latter, that might mean your baby has low sleep needs.
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.
8–10 Month Sleep Regression: Why Your Baby Isn’t Sleeping and How to Help
The 8–10 month sleep regression refers to a temporary disruption in sleep patterns that can occur between 7 and 10 months.
Overcoming the mental load of baby sleep: a guide for tired moms
Wake windows, overtiredness, sleep associations- there’s a lot of information out there, and it can feel overwhelming.
Surviving the 4-month sleep regression
The four-month sleep regression refers to challenging sleep symptoms that typically coincide with numerous developmental changes around four months of age.
Dealing with separation anxiety at bedtime
Separation anxiety in babies can start as early as 4-5 months, is most common between 10-18 months, and usually eases up by age 3.
Saying goodbye to the pacifier.
When should you say goodbye? There’s no exact right or wrong answer here, but age does play a significant role in saying goodbye to the pacifier.
Worried about sleep training? A balanced approach for whole family wellness exists.
It’s a divisive topic, I know, but as a baby sleep consultant, I feel a pull to demystify sleep training and ease your mind if you’re considering it for your family.
When and How to Drop Your Toddler's Nap
Signs it’s time to drop the nap: While age can give you a general idea, your child’s behavior are the real clues.
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.
