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Sleep Environment

Easy Tips for better baby sleep

Here’s how ⬇️ 💫 but first, comment WINS and I’ll send you 12 quick wins for better baby sleep that you can implement this week 1 - look at your nap timing. Naps should be evenly spaced throughout the day to optimize sleep pressure and avoid over-tiredness 2 - look at your baby’s sleep environment - we’re talking temperature, light, sleep associations 3 - consistent wind-down routine for naps and bedtime. A consistent routine helps signal to your baby what is coming next. Ideally, this...

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Easy wins for baby sleep

Here’s how ⬇️ 💫 but first - Comment WINS and I’ll send you 12 quick wins for better baby sleep 1 - look at your nap timing. Naps should be evenly spaced throughout the day to optimize sleep pressure and avoid over-tiredness 2 - look at your baby’s sleep environment - we’re talking temperature, light, sleep associations 3 - consistent wind-down routine for naps and bedtime. A consistent routine helps signal to your baby what is coming next. Ideally, this is 3-5 steps (can be more if the...

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Newborn sleep tips for new moms

Delete the apps. Here’s the truth: parent PERCEPTION of sleep quality is AS IMPORTANT as actual sleep quality. Translation: if you think you slept bad, you’ll feel extra tired Baby sleep can feel all consuming - especially if you didn’t prepare for it. But I’m here to tell you: Sleep does not have to be such a THING. If you’re ready to stop stressing about sleep and start enjoying your baby while also getting more sleep… ☀️ If you’re ready to finally know what to do about baby sl...

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Spoiler: it may just be a game changer Rough and tumble play as part of a wind-down before your bedtime routine might just change everything for you. Especially if you have a sensory-seeking baby - that extra vestibular input may be just what they need to actually calm in their bedtime routine. How do you know if it’ll work? ☀️ Does your baby need lots of bouncing to settle for bedtime? ☀️ Does your baby tend to love new textures and experiences? ☀️ Experiment. There is no substitute ...

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Ever wondered what happens when you mix rough and tumble play with your toddler’s bedtime? Spoiler: it may just be a game changer Rough and tumble play as part of a wind-down before your bedtime routine might just change everything for you. Especially if you have a sensory-seeking baby - that extra vestibular input may be just what they need to actually calm in their bedtime routine. How do you know if it’ll work? ☀️ Does your baby need lots of bouncing to settle for bedtime? ☀️ Does ...

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The Secret to baby sleep - it’s not wake windows

Here’s why ⬇️ ✨ but first, comment AWAKE and I’ll send you a free guide to easily find your baby’s perfect fit SLEEP TOTALS are totally underrated in the baby sleep world Here’s the truth: Wake windows are anecdotal averages. They are not evidence based. And as with any average, it’s totally normal for your baby to need longer (or shorter) times between naps Following wake windows will also likely mean your baby is getting TOO MUCH sleep in 24 hours — which can cause extra wakes and ea...

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Preparing For Baby

First Time Moms

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Tip for Pregnant moms - prepare for baby sleep

HERE’S THE THING: Newborn sleep is wild. I never imagined taking overnight shifts with my husband because our baby would only sleep being held. I vividly remember sitting awake at 3am holding my baby and googling all things baby sleep looking for something that would help. That moment started my journey to being a sleep coach. I want more for you! I want you to walk into parenthood prepared for baby sleep What I want you to know: ✨ wtf to expect and infant sleep norms ✨ how to safely c...

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🧡 Follow for holistic baby sleep tips Baby sleep can feel all consuming - especially if you didn’t prepare for it. But I’m here to tell you: Sleep does not have to be such a THING. If you have a baby between 0-16 weeks old and you’re ready to stop stressing about sleep And start enjoying your baby while also getting more sleep… ☀️ Comment NEWBORN and I’ll send you a link to the Newborn Sleep Guide

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I’ll never regret it… ✨But first, follow for holistic baby sleep tips Learning about normal infant sleep and how to optimize my baby’s sleep changed everything for me. I went from stressed about wake windows, self-settling, and staying home for fear of my baby becoming overtired… to confidently navigating my baby’s sleep and getting my life back. THIS IS WHAT IT CHANGED FOR US: ❤️ I was able to confidently navigate sleep on the go 🧡 I got to know my unique baby and his preferences ...

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Fourth Trimester

Newborn sleep guide

Imagine waking feeling rested with a newborn — without having to settle your baby in a dark room for hours or a nap schedule taking over your life Sounds good right? HERE’S HOW You can wake rested without a nap schedule taking over your life AND without bedsharing and waiting it out. Here’s what you need: A framework for rest in the fourth trimester The rested new mama method will give you: ✨ An understanding of how newborn sleep works so you can optimize your baby’s sleep from 0-1...

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HERE’S THE THING: Newborn sleep is wild. I never imagined taking overnight shifts with my husband because our baby would only sleep being held. I vividly remember sitting awake at 3am holding my baby and googling all things baby sleep looking for something that would help. That moment started my journey to being a sleep coach. I want more for you! I want you to walk into parenthood prepared for baby sleep What I want you to know: ✨ wtf to expect and infant sleep norms ✨ what to focus o...

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Follow Your Intuition

Newborn sleep tips for new parents

Here’s How ⬇️ Imagine going into parenthood knowing exactly what to expect for your baby’s sleep and how to set a strong foundation for sleep Imagine confidently navigating naps and night wakes instead of fumbling around with random tips on insta Imagine confidently getting out with your baby instead of a rigid schedule taking over your life The Newborn Sleep Guide is your ticket to ✨ understanding how sleep works and how to optimize your baby’s sleep so you can get more rest ✨ holis...

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Sleep support without sleep training for new parents

HERE’S WHAT I MEAN ⬇️ Absolutely no judgement for parents who are so exhausted and feel their only option is to sleep train…. It’s just not the approach I take for improving baby sleep. 〰️ For me, it’s all about optimizing your baby’s sleep while remaining responsive and attachment-focussed My approach to sleep…. -optimize your baby’s sleep -work within developmental norms -optimize your sleep -screen for red flags and find the root of the problem (if there is one) When you work with ...