Have you Kon Mari’d your baby’s nursery yet? This trendy decluttering philosophy may have a positive impact on your baby’s sleep. Marie Kondo’s book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and inspired Netflix series is sweeping the nation. It seems like everyone is hopping on board with decluttering using Kondo’s method of keeping only what …
“Go to sleep, go to sleep, Mommy is starting to hallucinate” was my impromptu, poorly-metered lullaby one night. (It’s a lot funnier now than it was at the time.) I adored my little one, but he did. Not. Sleep. Full stop. That is, at night. During the day he was happy to catch his 40 …
Sleep stands out as a primary concern for any parent with a new baby. In particular, many moms and dads feel desperate for a way to get their baby sleeping well without their constant assistance. That is where the lovey comes in. A lovey is a soft transitional object to aid in sleep. The “transition” …
We all know how important it is to make sure that your baby’s room is a sanctuary for sleep (Link and and link) but you and I both know that it’s almost equally as important to make sure that your baby’s room is cute! It is possible to spend a small fortune on decorating and …
One of the most fun parts of preparing for your baby is decorating the nursery. You may picture yourself nuzzling your little one while swaying peacefully in the rocker, you walk through the store eyeing all the beautiful furniture, you thumb through your favorite sites looking at everything from sheets to changing tables to mobiles …
Want to Help Baby Sleep Better? Try These Paint Colors in the Nursery Read More »
Having a new baby means that you very likely aren’t only sleep deprived - you are also sleep obsessed. And that combination, my friend, is not a good one. You probably know by now that there are many factors that can both help and hurt your baby’s quality of sleep. Things like creating a sleep …
How to Create the Best Sleep Environment for Baby Read More »
The months leading up to parenthood (and even many months after baby is born) can sometimes be overwhelming. Besides the thought of actually knowing how to care for a newborn, there are so many baby items available that it’s hard to know what you’ll need and what you could do without. While that answer looks a little different …
Adding Another Layer of Protection with Proactive Baby Monitors Read More »
7 Benefits of Singing Lullabies to Your Baby There’s something about lying awake in the dark of night attempting to calm your crying baby. Soothing sounds naturally find a way through the grogginess, sounds like “sshh” or “hmm”. A tender lullaby, soft as a whisper, often works wonders for infants. But which lullaby should you …
Top Lullabies Across the Globe When thinking back on childhood – especially before electronics played such a huge part of everyday life – you may have fond memories of listening to a family member sing a lullaby to help you fall asleep. If so, you’re not the only one. Lullabies are a commonality among all …
Musts to Achieve Good Feng Shui for Baby’s Room When my babes were tiny, I yearned for a good night’s sleep. I wanted nighttime to slip away as smoothly and peacefully as possible, and frankly… that just didn’t happen enough for my liking. You know what probably would have helped me immensely? That’s right: setting …
5 Musts to Achieve Good Feng Shui for Baby’s Room Read More »
