Frustrated when your catnapping baby takes ridiculously short naps? Take a look at these 5 ideas that can make a huge difference with your baby's naps. Is this normal? I thought. Is this just his temperament? Do babies even grow out of this?! My baby hardly slept during the day—maybe 30 to 45 minutes at a stretch. He was tired and cranky when he wasn't asleep, which only meant he'd take an even longer time to fall asleep at night. One thing was certain: we were both exhausted from these catnaps. Nothing that seemed to work for every other baby was working for mine. He didn't take … [Read more...]
One Easy Hack to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer at Night
Want to help your baby sleep longer? Learn 3 ways to dreamfeed your baby and the best tips to make dreamfeeding work for you and your family. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of MomCozy. All content and opinions expressed are my own. It's the sound every exhausted parent dreads: the cry of her baby at night. Maybe you'd just gone through your entire bedtime routine only for the baby to cry soon after. Or perhaps she wakes up in the middle of the night, expecting to be fed (never mind that you had just fed her). Your baby could even be sleeping in shorter and shorter cycles … [Read more...]
Baby Sign Language Pros and Cons: What You Need to Know
Wondering whether to sign with your baby or toddler as a way to communicate? Take a look at these baby sign language pros and cons to better decide whether to teach your child baby sign language. By: Lane Rebelo If you’re a new parent, you’ve probably heard about baby sign language, but you might not be sure if it’s for you or not. You might have heard parents say things like "Baby sign language is amazing!" or perhaps you've heard others say, "It’s a waste of time." What’s a new parent to do? How do you decide if it’s worth the effort or if it's even right for your family? Baby sign … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Baby Wakes Up Crying Hysterically
Worried because your baby wakes up crying hysterically all of a sudden? Take a look at common reasons why, and more important, what to do about it. Is this normal? you wonder. Your baby is several months old by this point, but just in the last few days, she's been suddenly waking up crying. About once or twice a night, she flails her legs and screams her lungs out uncontrollably. Rocking and feeding seem to work a few times, but you're afraid she'll rely on these habits too much. It's breaking your heart, this inability to console her when she needs it the most. I've wondered the … [Read more...]
Want the Best Transition Sippy Cup? Start with These Options
Want to transition your baby from bottle to sippy cup, or your toddler from sippy to regular cup? Take a look at these options for the best transition sippy cup. From messes to your baby's outright rejection, it's not always easy to transition him into using a sippy cup. Maybe the one you tried keeps spilling, or your baby still prefers his bottle over the cup. Perhaps the one you have makes the liquid come out too fast, or he pushes the spout out of his mouth. It doesn't help when you're so over using bottles (and cleaning the zillion bottle parts). You might even be looking for the … [Read more...]
4 Effective Tricks to Handle a Baby Not Drinking Milk
Don't feel stressed if you see your baby not drinking milk! Instead, try these 4 effective tricks to help your baby take more milk, whether from the bottle or nursing. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. It's the worry that plagues every mother: what to do when she notices her baby not drinking milk all of a sudden. Whether breastfed or bottle-fed, you might have noticed that your baby has been drinking less milk than he used to. Sometimes it's as much as half the amount he normally takes, … [Read more...]
Baby Only Wants Mom? These 6 Tips Will Solve It!
What to do when your baby only wants mom? Discover the 6 tips that will help with your baby's attachment, give mom a break, and allow dad a chance to bond with the baby. Infancy, for many dads, can be the stage from hell. It's not just about adjusting to caring for a baby, or dealing with sudden sleep deprivation. It's also the stage when your baby can start to develop a preference for mom—and only mom. Maybe your baby throws a fit when dad feeds her or puts her to bed. But of course, the minute he hands her back to you, she's calm once again. Any dad would feel crushed to … [Read more...]
Essential Breastfeeding Supplies You Need to Have
Want to know which breastfeeding supplies to get? Check out my breastfeeding essentials checklist, complete with everything new moms need for breastfeeding and pumping. There's a common mistake a lot of moms make with breastfeeding: we think it'll be the easiest thing ever. After all, women have done this forever, so it's fair to assume that: our babies will latch correctly the first time with no issues we'll breastfeed right on schedule we'll enjoy breastfeeding breastfeeding won't hurt I know I sure did. I had done my research on the correct latch and knew the differences … [Read more...]
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