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Notes from Bay Area Bedrooms: What Baby Sleep Actually Looks Like
August 20, 2026 · 7 min read

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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10 Things No One Tells You About Baby Sleep Until It's Too Late
March 20, 2025 · 4 min read

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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The Great Debate: Does a Bath Before Bed Really Help Babies Sleep?
March 12, 2025 · 2 min read

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
March 10, 2025 · 4 min read

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!)
March 8, 2025 · 4 min read

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?
March 8, 2025 · 3 min read

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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