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7 Jun 2020

Is ‘Cry-It-Out’ a Necessity When Sleep Training?

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

There seems to be some confusion regarding the cry-it-out method of getting your baby to sleep. Is it part of sleep training? Are there other ways to teach your little one to self-soothe? I have found that cry-it-out, sleep training, … Read More

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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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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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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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3 Nov 2017

Babywise Tips – What’s the Difference Between a Dream Feed and Late Night Feeding?

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

Mothers will commonly ask if there is a difference between the late-evening feed and the dream feed since they both fall around the same time at night. Yes, there is a difference! The late-evening feeding provides the necessary nutrition … Read More

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20 Oct 2017

Help Your Baby Adjust to the Time Change

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

Just when we think we’ve got a good routine going with our little ones, the calendar shows the end of Daylight Saving Time is quickly approaching. This year we’ll “fall back” an hour on Sunday, November 5th. You may … Read More

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15 Oct 2017

Babywise Tips – How to Merge or Drop Feedings

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

Babies “drop feedings” because they are either sleeping longer or staying awake longer. As a reminder, the act of “dropping a feeding” is part of the larger merging process and requires that some adjustments be made in the baby’s daily … Read More

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3 Oct 2017

Babywise Tips – Sleeping with your Baby

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

To the point of becoming faddish, co-sleeping with an infant is on the rise. Maybe you are contemplating the practice for your own family. Some theorists will tell you bed-sharing with an infant is the ultimate bonding, attachment, and … Read More

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21 Sep 2017

Babywise Tips – Sleep Props – How to Identify and Avoid

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

Sleep props are objects used to help a baby fall asleep or fall back to sleep if he wakes prematurely. Since sleep is a natural function of the body, the primary sleep cue is sleepiness. Sleep props interfere with … Read More

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