What is Considered a Late Bedtime?
A newborn baby's bedtime is normally late, around 9-10pm. As the baby gets older, bedtime will ideally move forward (earlier). I often...
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Ashley Bell
- Jan 7
- 4 min
Why Hire a Sleep Consultant?
In general, consulting is a field that is becoming more and more popular. You can hire a consultant for so many things now. The job of a...
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Ashley Bell
- Apr 19, 2022
- 3 min
What is a Sleep Prop?
Simply put, a sleep prop is anything that a child is dependent on to sleep. A sleep prop can also be called a sleep dependency or sleep...
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Ashley Bell
- Apr 1, 2022
- 3 min
Does My Toddler Need a Bedtime Snack?
A bedtime snack can sometimes be more of a hindrance to sleep than it is a help...
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Ashley Bell
- Feb 26, 2022
- 5 min
Daylight Savings and Sleep: Spring
Before I became a sleep consultant, I thought both spring and fall Daylight Savings times had the same effect on children and, therefore,...
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Ashley Bell
- Feb 16, 2022
- 2 min
Total Blackout Solution- BlackoutEZ
I woke up at my normal time this morning, stumbled into the bathroom, and there I saw it...light coming through the bathroom window! This...
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Ashley Bell
- Feb 1, 2022
- 3 min
When Can Babies Start Using Blankets?
The safe sleep guidelines tell you that there should be nothing loose in a baby's sleep space before age 1. This includes stuffed...
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Ashley Bell
- Nov 2, 2021
- 4 min
What Should My Child Wear to Sleep?
How to dress your baby for bed as the seasons change. Cold weather, warm weather, TOG ratings, and more!
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Ashley Bell
- Oct 25, 2021
- 4 min
2 Mistakes Parents Make with Daylight Savings: Fall Edition
Towards the end of every year, many people "fall back" with a time change. During the fall time change, we gain an hour of time. This...
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Ashley Bell
- Sep 8, 2021
- 4 min
Helping Kids Sleep Outside Their Normal
Some parents are hesitant to put their child on a sleep schedule because they are afraid it will mean they can't deviate from that...
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Ashley Bell
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
Melatonin for Kids
Melatonin helps people sleep, there's no doubt about that. Yet, there is some debate over whether or not supplemental melatonin is...
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Ashley Bell
- Jun 29, 2021
- 6 min
Staying Up Late for Fireworks!
Sleep consultant tips for surviving a late bedtime to enjoy 4th of July fireworks with your child.
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Ashley Bell
- Jun 11, 2021
- 6 min
Transition to Toddler Bed
Tips to make the toddler bed transition a smooth one!
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Ashley Bell
- Oct 13, 2020
- 5 min
The Effect of Sugar on Sleep
Find out how sugar could be affecting your child's sleep.
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Ashley Bell
- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
Transition from Nap to Quiet Time
Let's be honest, nap time isn't just for children. Quiet time, instead of a nap, can provide children and parents the down time they need!
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Ashley Bell
- Dec 26, 2018
- 5 min
Navigating Nap Transitions
A newborn sleeps much of the day. As the baby gets older, he can stay up for longer periods of time in between sleep. By the time he is a...
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