Is your baby feeding to sleep a problem for you? 😅
Let's talk about it! ⤵️
🌟It is completely normal for babies to need night feedings! However, it's good to know the difference between active feeding versus inactive feeding just for comfort.
▪️An active feeding is when your baby is taking big sucks and swallows and is alert.
▪️An inactive/sleepy feeding will have nibbly, flutter sucking and minimal swallowing. Their eyes will be heavy or closed.
If your family is happy feeding your baby to sleep, then keep going, Mama! 💪
If feeding to sleep and multiple night wake ups for ineffective feeds is something you'd like to work on, then let's chat! 📞 📧
I can help educate you on how to still give your baby feedings at night, but make sure they are effective while reducing the amount of night wakings for sleepy sucking.
🚩Link in bio to book a FREE Discovery Call or to book your sleep package! 🚩
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🚩So your newborn fell asleep, 😴 and you want to put them down so you can eat, sleep, shower, have coffee etc. 🫣
You put them down asleep, then BAM, they're awake and ready to party for around 24 that day 😏
Try this instead!⤵️
1️⃣Wait 15 minutes before you put your sleeping baby down! This will get them into a deep sleep and make the transfer easier.
2️⃣Put them down on their side at first, pat their bum and shhhhhhh.
3️⃣Once they're settled, roll them onto their back and leave your hand on their chest for 2-5 minutes.
Enjoy your hot coffee ☕️
Newborn feeding and sleep support is just a quick message away! Get in touch with me today so I can support you with your newborn! 🩷
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🚩If you're hoping your baby will take a pacifier but you are struggling with it, try this! ⤵️
▪️Find a rounded pacifier (my favorites are Avent and Dr. Browns)
▪️Point the pacifier up toward the roof of their mouth to elicit their suck reflex
▪️Hold it there while they get suction
This may take some trial and error! So keep practicing! ❤️
‼️Follow for more parenting tips on feeding and sleep!
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🌡We're talking temperature today! Could it be the reason for your baby's early morning wakings? 🥶
Let's talk about it! ⤵️
Early morning sleep is HARD! If the environment isn't ideal, then it makes sleep more difficult!
When it comes to temperature, being too cold may be your culprit!
‼️ Check your baby's core temperature by touching their chest and the back of their neck. Don't base their temperature on if their hands and feet are cool.
🚩Dress your baby as you would dress yourself, plus a little extra for sleep at night. If your baby's room is hard to cool and is warm during the day, especially in the summer months, dress them down and use a 0.5-1 TOG sleep sack. For nights, a long sleep sleeper, and a 1-2.5 TOG sleep sack depending on the season.
If you're still struggling with early mornings despite checking in on environmental factors, let's chat!
➡️ Book a FREE Discovery Call, or send me an email to learn how I can help!
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🚩 Are you a pregnant mama looking for support with your newborn?
Hi! 👋 I'm Stephanie! I'm a registered nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and baby sleep consultant! 💤
👶 My Newborn Support packages are designed to support families with newborns who are looking for a credible source of support as they navigate the first weeks with their babies!
Want to learn more? Book a FREE Discovery Call 📞, and let's chat about how we can work together so you feel confident in your new role as parents! 🩷
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🌄 Early mornings are tough! 😫
Now that the sun is rising earlier and stays out later, you may be noticing your baby is having a harder time sleeping 😴
Light affects melatonin release and can rouse a sleeping child earlier than their ideal wake-up time.
A really dark room is so helpful in establishing great sleep for children! (And for you, too!)
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🚩Is it time to move your baby to a sleep sack? 😴
This transition can be hard for a baby who is used to being swaddled! Not to mention, it can also be anxiety inducing for parents who need sleep!
➡️ Start by unwrapping one of your baby's arms. If that goes well, try adding the other arm.
⚠️ The beginning of the night may go better than the early mornings when sleep pressure is not as high! It's ok to start off with one or both arms out and need to revert back to full swaddling later in thr night!
⁉️ Is your baby's sleep a problem for your family? Book a FREE Discovery Call to learn more about how I can help you reach your sleep goals! 💤
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🚩Grab my tips for better sleep TONIGHT!😴
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1️⃣ Ensure your child is getting 12-13 hours of daytime! This includes naps. For example, if they wake up at 0630, bedtime should be between 1830 and 1930!
2️⃣ Effective and frequent daytime feedings! Offer feedings twice during awake times to fill their calorie cup 🥤
Need help with figuring out your baby's wake window lengths? ⤵️
✨️Sign up for my FREE Awake Times Guide for babies 3-12 months old! Link in bio! 💤
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🚩Not all babies sleep 12 hours a night! 👶
I can probably count on one hand the number of times my 6 year old has slept for 12 hours. Despite what the internet says, a good majority of children don't sleep that long.
So, what IS normal? On average, 10.5-11.5 hours is normal! Some children have higher sleep needs, while others do fine with less!
If your child goes to bed at 8pm and consistently wakes up at 6am, happy as a clam and naps well, I'd roll with it! 🥰
Need help figuring out your child's sleep needs?
Book a FREE Discovery Call to learn more about how I can help! 📞
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🚩Save your money for the right tools! ⤵️
I would have paid just about anything to get my baby to sleep longer in those early months! I'll admit that I tried all the things. I bought multiple different sacks, suits, pj's, etc, but nothing worked until my daughter could put herself to sleep!
If you've tried all the things and are ready to work on sleep, then let's chat! 📞
Book a FREE Discovery Call so we can chat about how I can help your family achieve your sleep goals! 🩷
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🚩Are you worried about your newborns sleep? 👶
Here's one more tip, and it's SO important! Feeding and sleep go hand in hand! If your baby isn't feeding well, then they won't sleep well. If you're struggling with effw tive feedings, then you should seek out help so that your baby is able to meet their needs for growth, development, AND sleep! 💤
➡️ Sign up for my FREE baby sleep class, and book your newborn support that focuses largely on feeding and sleep!
Link in bio to register! ❤️
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🚩If your baby is gassy, try dinner and dessert! 🎂
If anyone has told you to feed x minutes on each side, scrap that mentality! In order for your baby to receive both components of your milk, they need to feed well on one side before going to the other side!
If you feed on one side and switch to the other side prematurely, your baby will likely only get a bunch of foremilk. This milk digests more quickly and can cause stomach upset and gas if it's all they're getting. ⤵️
✨️Instead, feed on one side, burp, and put them back on that side to encourage them to take as much as they can before offering the other side.
Other reasons for gas might include oral restriction, allergies or intolerances, and oversupply. If you've tried everything but still struggle with an unhappy baby, some investigation is needed 🔎
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🚩Does your baby fall asleep with the help of a sleep prop?
If it's becoming a problem for your family, then keep reading! ⤵️
No one sleeps ALL night. We all wake up multiple times a night between sleep cycles. If your child relies on a prop or association to fall back to sleep after each sleep cycle, they'll be calling on you a lot to help them out. 💤
Working with me helps! I use my assessment skills as a nurse to identify sleep props and work with you to create a custom plan for your family to meet your sleep goals. No need to night wean. No CIO.
🌟 Ready to learn more? Book a FREE sleep assessment call or shoot me an email to [email protected] 📧
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🚩No one sleeps ALL night! Not even you!
If your family is struggling with frequent night wakings, working with me can help! 🤗
No need to night wean, and there is no need to drop contact naps if you don't want to!
➡️ Book a FREE Discovery Call to learn more about how working with me looks!
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✨️ Awake Times guides are just guides! 🚩
Need some guidelines for your 3-12 month old? 💤
➡️ Grab my FREE Awake Times Guide! Link in bio!
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🚩Big bottles are out! 🍼
Offering 2 smaller bottles in your baby's wake window is in! 🤗
Just because 9oz bottles exist doesn't mean that's the norm. Try offering 3-4 ounces of milk or formula at a time using a paced feeding technique and a slow flow nipple!
✨️ Schedule a feeding consultation for breast or bottle feeding issues!
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✨️What do naps have to do with good night sleep? ✨️
➡️ EVERYTHING! ⬅️
If your baby isn't getting enough daytime sleep, they will more than likely have a rough night.
Being overtired causes your baby to become stressed, and when they are stressed, it makes sleep HARD!
🚩Here's what you can do to help make nights better... contact nap! If your baby doesn't nap well independently, then help them out.
Need help with getting better sleep for your family? 💤
Book a FREE Sleep Assessment call! 📞 Link in bio to book!
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🚩Hands down, THE most important class I teach! 📣
If you are expecting a baby, have little ones, have a baby who's about to start solids or you're a caregiver, I have upcoming learning opportunities to get you feeling confident in your ability to handle an emergency.
➡️ Check my CLASSES in my bio to register for an upcoming in-person or virtual Infant & Child CPR and Choking class!
See you soon!
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