If you have a little one who is not sleeping well, please email me directly at: [email protected] to schedule a FREE 15 minute introductory phone call.
Yours in sleep,
Tracie / Rest Well Baby
Just because a baby is tired doesn’t mean he/she will fall asleep. This definitely caught me off guard as a first time mom. What can help is watching for what we call in the sleep world “sleepy cues”. These cues are really signs that your baby is getting tired. Some common sleepy cues are: yawning, getting fussy, getting red/pink around the eye, losing interest/looking away, getting a glazed look in their eyes, etc. By watching for these sleepy cues and paying attention to wake windows you can help your little one fall to sleep before he/she becomes too tired.
If you have a little one who is not sleeping well, please email me directly at: [email protected] to schedule a FREE 15 minute introductory phone call. Yours in sleep, Tracie / Rest Well Baby Traveling with children can be a challenge, to say the least. I like to say that traveling with young children is not a vacation, but a relocation. Those of you that have traveled with babies or toddlers probably know what I'm talking about. While traveling can throw anyone off schedule, trying to help your little one get the best daytime and nighttime sleep possible while away from home is key. A well rested child = a happier child. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when traveling with your young family:
*Try to follow the same naptime and bedtime routine that you do at home. Bring along a nightlight, his/her favorite books, and quiet toys, especially those that he/she associates with napping and bedtime. *Invest in a good travel crib and bring along properly fitting crib sheets. If your child is older and sleeps in a bed, bring along his/her favorite small blanket and lovey. *Bring a source of soothing background noise for where your baby will be sleeping: a sleep sounds app for your mobile device or a sound machine. *Plan your daily activities around your baby/toddler's nap schedule. If possible, let him/her sleep at least once per day in the travel crib or bed where he/she will be sleeping at night. *Enjoy your visit/vacation. Even if it means your child gets off schedule somewhat (you can work on getting back on track when you get home), making memories with your little one is priceless. Yours in sleep, Tracie / Rest Well Baby |
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