Katie Nilles
The count down is on. It is what every parent looks forward to after a long day, whether you will admit it or not. Bedtime! Baby is cozy in their crib and you tippy toe out of the room, close the door, and sigh in relief. Some of us have more work to do, some…
One of my most vivid memories of when my daughter was born was our first night home with her. I remember her jammies she had on, the swaddle blanket that she was wrapped in, and I distinctly remember laying in bed and having a calm sense just listening to her breathe. Fast forward 4 months…
Wake windows, what the heck does this mean? You hear everyone talking about them, but you just don’t feel like your baby is on the right track with following them. I have outlined biologically appropriate wake windows that when set up for success, a baby will sleep well, and you will avoid the dreaded overtired,…
If you are reading this because you are asking yourself the same question, please keep on reading for tips to help your 16month old to sleep better, ensure they are getting the appropriate total sleep need for day and night and tips to ensure you are setting them up for sleep success. 16 months can…
The Topic of “Sleep Training” can get a bit tricky discussing with parents. Finding the right “method” and when needed right sleep consultant for your family and your style is most important, but this a whole other blog post. There are times to put a pause or hold off on sleep training. Yes, establishing healthy…
Nap transitions and how the heck to you do it? This is a pretty common topic when working with families and nap transition from 4 naps to 3 typically happens somewhere around the 5-6 month mark. This is a good sign that sleep is consolidating, naps are lengthening and there is simply just not enough…
Decoding baby sleep can be simple once you recognize what is happening. If only our little babes were sent home with a user manual, wouldn’t we all be so much better off? Those first few weeks you are getting to know each other and figure out this new journey together, but one thing that won’t…
There is SO MUCH out on the market for babies and if we narrow down the search to “nursery needs” the list is still so long and overwhelming. I am here to help you narrow down what you really need in a nursery and let me just say, it isn’t much. Would you believe me…
It is more common than not as a new parent to feel overwhelmed with all of the well-intended advice, tips, suggestions when it comes to caring for your new baby. It can contradict each other and here you are left to figure it out. I remember a good friend of mine told me the trick…
Have you ever had the thought, I just want my happy baby back? Chances are, yes you have thought it, and yes you are likely in a regression. What the heck do I do now to get through this and get my happy baby back? It is exhausting for both parents and babies. Below I…