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22 Apr 2019

Starting Late…

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

What do you do if you don’t hear about Babywise or Preparation for Parenting until your baby is already six or twelve months old? Baby is not sleeping through the night and you want that to change…but is it … 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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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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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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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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