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Transition Your Baby from Bassinet to Crib
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Transition Your Baby from Bassinet to Crib

The timing of this transition can feel awkward. I have had parents reach out to me about this, and having gone through it myself, I get it! It IS awkward.

From a safe sleep perspective, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a baby sleep in the same room, on a separate surface, as the parents the first six months of life.

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Daylight Savings Time: How to Make it NOT Suck
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Daylight Savings Time: How to Make it NOT Suck

Confession time: I never believed in preparing for the time change until last year with two kids. It was THE WORST.

Of course, when it rains is pours. I was solo parenting because my husband was out of town for work for a few days, and it just so happened to align with the start or end of Daylight Saving Time (I don’t remember if it was Fall or Spring - y’all, I was in survival mode!). Lulu was about 6 months old.

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How to Transition Your Child from a Crib to a Bed
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How to Transition Your Child from a Crib to a Bed

For me, even the thought of moving my son into a bed gave me anxiety.

My mother-in-law - bless her! - got him this awesome Montessori-style floor bed for a Christmas present when he was 3 years old. I was also pregnant with his sister at the time and did NOT want to mess with his perfect sleep while preparing to welcome another baby into our home.

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What You Need to Know About Nap Transitions
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What You Need to Know About Nap Transitions

If there’s anything I’ve learned about nap transitions, it’s that you should never assume it’s time to drop a nap after a few rough days. GIVE. IT. TIME.

Learn from my mistakes!

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