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3 Apr 2019

45-minute Intruder

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Infant Naps, Infant Sleep | 0

The sleep/nap challenge of waking early is so common among babies that over time, it has gained a reputation and become known as the ’45-minute Intruder’. While the intruder can visit your baby at any time, it often shows up … Read More

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17 May 2018

Preparation for Parenting Reminders

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Preparation for Parenting | 1

Here are just a few snippets (in no particular order) from Prep that are good things to keep in mind to help things go more smoothly when you’ve added a new baby to the family. Keep the husband and wife … Read More

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24 Jan 2018

Why Routine?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babywise, Routine, Toddlers & Preschoolers, Training | 0

Why routine? Why take the time to come up with a workable schedule that you and your kids follow each day? Why bring structure to the home by forming habits and sticking to a plan? Four main benefits for … Read More

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20 Jan 2018

Considering Context: What’s Really Going On Here?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Training, Uncategorized | 0

Context can be defined as the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea. Context helps us fully understand and assess a situation. Why is context important? Because without considering context, it is really easy for a … Read More

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3 Jan 2018

Moving to One Nap A Day…Some Benchmarks

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babywise, Preparation for Parenting, Sleep Training, Toddlers & Preschoolers | 0

Nap transitions with babies are one of those areas that requires observation and careful evaluation. Below are some of the things that were going on with our little ones that helped us determine when to move to one nap … Read More

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27 Dec 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to the Environment

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Sleep Training | 0

In our fourth and final installment of this series, we’ll look at some potential environment related contributors to Baby waking early. Baby is not being exposed to adequate amounts of daylight – Natural light is important to help babies … Read More

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13 Dec 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to Activities

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Sleep Training | 0

In part three of our series, we’ll look at some potential waketime activities that can contribute to Baby waking early: Previous waketime was too short – There will always be days when a baby’s routine will have some variance … Read More

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4 Dec 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to Mom

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Sleep Training | 0

In part two of our series, we’ll look at some potential mother related contributors to Baby waking early. Baby is hungry because: The previous feeding proved to be inadequate Mom’s milk supply has gradually decreased – When it comes … Read More

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20 Nov 2017

Sleep Challenges … Related to Baby

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Sleep Training | 0

Nap disturbances can be triggered from a variety of sources. The problem might be baby related but it might also be associated with Mom or her diet, waketime activities, or Baby’s sleep environment. Isolating the cause of your baby’s sleep … Read More

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8 Nov 2017

Babywise Tips – What’s the Difference Between a Fatigued Baby and a Tired Baby?

by ContactMom.Life | posted in: Babies, Babywise, Preparation for Parenting | 0

The symptoms of infant fatigue are different from those of a tired baby. A tired baby can usually recoup needed sleep in one good nap or at least within a 24-hour cycle. The fatigued baby, however, has a disruption in … Read More

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