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On baby sleep: what changes, what helps, and what parents ask me most.
What Does “Independent Sleep” Actually Mean for a Baby?
What does independent sleep really mean for a baby? A look at self-settling, attachment, sleep location, and why sleeping separately can take practice.
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Why Is My Baby Waking Up at 5 AM?
Baby waking at 5 AM? What to check first: bedtime, naps, the room, hunger, and how your baby gets back to sleep. And when early waking isn't a problem.
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Swaddling: Why It Helps, When It Doesn't, and When to Stop
Why swaddling helps newborns sleep, arms up or down, hips and gas, and when to stop. A practical guide to newborn swaddling and transitioning out.
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The First Few Days Home With a Newborn
What are the first days home with a newborn really like? A practical guide to feeding, sleepy newborns, breastfeeding, pumping, safe sleep, and recovery.
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When Do Newborns Start Sleeping Longer Stretches?
When do newborns start sleeping longer stretches? What to expect in the first 6 weeks, around 4 months, and as babies begin settling with less help.
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When the Sleep Plan Meets the Baby
A sleep plan is written before the night happens. What to do when bedtime doesn't match it, when to wait or adjust, and why changing it isn't failure.
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Help, My Baby Only Naps on Me!
Baby will only nap on you? Contact naps are normal, not a bad habit. How to move one nap at a time to the crib, transfers included.
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Gentle Sleep Training vs. Cry It Out: Is the Difference Really About Crying?
Gentle sleep training doesn't promise no crying, and cry it out isn't one method. What the labels can and can't tell you, from a consultant in the room.
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Night Nurse, Newborn Care Specialist, or Postpartum Doula: What's the Difference?
Night nurse, night nanny, Newborn Care Specialist, or postpartum night doula? How these overnight newborn care roles differ and what to ask when hiring.
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Notes from Bay Area Bedrooms: What Baby Sleep Actually Looks Like
Field notes from 15 years of overnight work in 300+ Bay Area homes: real bedtimes, sleep associations, baby tech, city noise, and what surprises parents.
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How to Get Baby Back on Sleep Schedule After Travel
Travel wrecks baby sleep. Here's a step-by-step plan to get your baby back on schedule in 3-7 days, from a sleep consultant who has helped 300+ families.
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Is Your Baby Ready for Sleep Training? The Honest Checklist
Sleep training works, but timing matters more than method. An honest 11-point checklist from a San Francisco sleep consultant.
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How to Fix Baby Jet Lag Fast: Time Zone Changes & Sleep Solutions
Adjusting your baby's sleep schedule after a time zone change can feel impossible. How to beat baby jet lag and get back to sleeping through the night.
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The Sleepover That Wasn't: Why Visiting Grandma's Means Zero Sleep for Your Baby
Visiting family or staying somewhere new can turn even the best little sleeper into a tiny insomniac. Here's why—and what actually works.
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Help, My Baby Only Naps in a Stroller!
There's something about the rhythm of wheels on pavement that has magical baby-sleeping powers. Why, and how to transition to stationary naps.
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Newborn Baby Sleep Truths Your Pediatrician Won't Tell You
Your pediatrician excels at health concerns, but a night doula sees what happens at 3 AM. Five newborn sleep truths from 15 years in San Francisco homes.
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Baby Sleep Regression: What's Really Going On (and How to Handle It)
Sleep regressions aren't setbacks — they're signs your baby's brain is growing. What actually helps during the 4-month, 8-month, and 12-month regressions.
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10 Things No One Tells You About Baby Sleep Until It's Too Late
You've read the books, taken the classes, and stocked up on the cutest swaddles—but nothing quite prepares you for the reality of baby sleep.
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Bedtime Battles: What's Your Parenting Style?
Every parent tackles bedtime differently. Let's explore the most common bedtime parenting styles and see where you fit in.
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The Great Debate: Does a Bath Before Bed Really Help Babies Sleep?
Do babies sleep better after a bath? What research does and doesn't show, when a warm bath helps bedtime, when it backfires, and what to try instead.
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I Tried Every Baby Sleep Hack on the Internet – Here's What Actually Worked
The internet is full of brilliant and bizarre baby sleep hacks—some backed by science, others wishful thinking. Here's what actually worked.
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Confessions of a Night Doula: The Sleep Myths Parents Believe (But Shouldn't!)
As a night doula and sleep consultant, I've heard all kinds of sleep advice—some helpful, some not so much. Let's bust the biggest baby sleep myths.
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Night Owls vs. Early Birds: Are Some Babies Just Born Bad Sleepers?
Are some babies just bad sleepers? Some really are more sensitive. What temperament changes, what you can still shape, and when to look deeper.
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