Summer Travel and Baby Sleep: 5 Tips and Tricks for a Restful Vacation

Traveling with a baby or young child can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But it can also present challenges when it comes to maintaining your little one’s sleep routine. When my oldest was young, we struggled with sleep! That made even short trips stressful and tiring. We don’t have family that live locally, so traveling was a must. Sometimes our sleep was so poor, I wanted to cancel the trip! I don’t want that for you! We knew we had to better understand sleep in order to help our family which is what we did! I want that for you, too! I have learned from experience that when our little ones sleep well (even when away from home), everyone is happier. Don’t let the idea of Summer travel and baby sleep make you a bit nervous! I’m here to help and share my secrets of Summer travel and baby sleep with you so your trip can actually feel like a vacation! From packing familiar items to adjusting your schedule, these tips will help you set your baby up for sleep success, no matter where you travel. Keep reading to learn how you can get your baby or child to sleep …

How to dress your baby for sleep?

How to dress your baby for sleep, finding the ideal room temperature for comfortable and safe sleep, and how to choose the right swaddle or sleep sack so you can help your baby get the sleep they need to achieve their dreams. Knowing how to dress your baby for sleep can be a concern for parents. Dressing your baby for sleep is important for their safety and comfort. But how do you dress your baby for sleep as the temperature or seasons change? Don’t stress. In this article we will talk about the ideal temp for baby sleep, how to dress your baby for sleep and even how to choose the right swaddle or sleep sack. Four Tips to Help Dress your Baby for Sleep Every baby and sleep environment may be a little different. By following these tips you can feel more confident knowing how to assess your baby to see if they are dressed comfortably and know how to dress your baby for sleep success. Check the Temperature: What is the ideal temperature for sleep? We all sleep best in a sleep environment that is cool, calm and dark. The ideal room temperature for sleep is between 68-72 …

Favorite Sleep Products

Setting up your child’s sleep environment so it is ideal for sleep, set’s your child up for success. Here are some of our favorite products which you can use at home or while away to help your family get the sleep they need to achieve your dreams. Room Darkening Sound Machines Swaddles and Sleep Sacks Humidifiers Child Alarm Clocks Travel This document contains affiliate links as I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and Blackout EZ Affiliate Program, affiliate advertising programs are designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Daylight Saving Sleep for Baby: Young Baby Looking Up While Playing in Yellow Leaves

Daylight Saving Sleep Tips for your Baby: Fall Back Time Change

What the end of Daylight Saving time means for your baby, how the time change will affect your baby’s sleep and how to adjust your baby’s schedule so you can help your baby get the sleep they need to achieve their dreams. With the time change right around the corner, you may have questions about how the time change will affect your baby’s sleep and how you can help your baby sleep during this transition. Fear not! I am here to answer all your time change sleep questions. So grab that pumpkin spice latte, a cozy blanket and let’s get to it because the end of Daylight Saving is Sunday, November 6th, 2022 at 2:00 am. How will the Daylight Saving time change affect my baby’s sleep? It can take our body’s natural circadian rhythms a few days to adjust to a time change. This can mean a tired baby….and a tired parent! Shifting the times on the clock means our bodies will now have to adjust our schedule, too. You may be afraid that this time change may cause early morning wakings or even later bedtimes. Thankfully, a bit of preplanning can go a long way with helping your …

How to Survive the 4 Month Sleep Regression: Tips for Parents

Many parents struggle with the 4 month sleep regression. In fact, you may be here because you are dreading the upcoming sleep regression or you are in the thick of it and looking for tips on surviving the 4 month sleep regression. You are probably wondering what happened to your newborn’s sleep?! I’m here to help you understand why this sleep regression happens and give you tools to help you and your baby get through the 4 month sleep regression with ease. What is the 4 month sleep regression? The Four Month Sleep Regression is not a myth, it is a developmental milestone! Your baby is no longer sleeping like a newborn because they are no longer a newborn! Your baby is more aware of their surroundings, learning new skills and developing sleep cycles which are more like those of adults. The four month sleep regression doesn’t mean they are regressing, it means they are moving forward; growing and developing! It can be the 4 month sleep PROGRESSION and it is the perfect time to help your child establish healthy sleep habits. When does it start? The 4 month sleep regression begins between 3 and 4 months of age or …