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Whether your little one has decided to climb out of the crib every chance they get, or you just feel it’s time for them to graduate to a big-kid bed, the transition from crib to bed can feel overwhelming. When is the right time? How do you prepare them? How do you make sure their space is safe? We asked our sleep expert, Natalie Willes, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, what parents need to know about this change. See her answers below. Q: What’s the “right time” to make the crib to bed transition? How do you know when your toddler is ready to move from crib to bed? 

When babies cry parental instinct is to soothe them right away. There’s a myriad of reasons your baby might be fussing, but often overtiredness is the culprit. Whether they’ve been fighting naps all day, are overstimulated, or are just in their witching hour, having some tricks up your sleeve to calm them is key.  So, we asked our newborn sleep expert, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant Jennifer Denzel, what parents can do to lull their little ones to sleep. Her answer? Sometimes, all you need is to fall back on the 5 S's, a soothing technique from the pros (spoiler alert: It works like a char

Recent articles published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warn parents about the risks of using infant head-shaping pillows, stating that they can cause suffocation. Infant head flattening has been on the rise sin

Everyone deserves good sleep, and for most parents, that means doing some form of sleep training once their babies are about 4 months old or older. For most, the first thing that pops into your mind is likely nighttime sleep, but sleep training is so much more than that. It’s about parents understanding that in order to get the rest they need,  their child needs to have the skill of independent sleep (falling asleep without any form of assistance) for BOTH naps and bedtime in order to be able to put themselves to sleep when they wake throughout the night. We asked our pediatric Sleep Consultant Natalie Willes, who is also the expert that leads our

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When it comes to babies and young toddlers, it’s hard to know which sleep issues are “just a phase” and which need a little bit of intervention. Certainly, there are plenty of sleep phases (hi, 4-month sleep regression!) that we as parents often just have to power through, but if your baby is consistently having one (or more!) of the below sleep issues, it’s a pretty good sign that they would benefit from some parental guidance in the form of sleep training.

“The only way they’re gonna sleep is if you let them cry-it-out.” If you are a parent struggling with sleep, chances are you’ve gotten this advice from your own parents, friends, books, or random blog posts on the Internet (oh hey there!). But is that advice actually good advice?  First, let’s look at what the science says. Sinc

Sleep regressions. They’re like the parental boogie man, always lurking just around the corner, waiting to snatch your hard-won shut-eye… or are they?  We asked our baby & toddler sleep expert Natalie Willes to give us the 411 on sleep regressions, and she had a surprising answer. Truth is… most sleep regressions aren&r

For some, bedtime is the sweetest part of every day. For others… not so much. If you’re in the latter camp and finding b

Let’s cut to the chase: if you are reading this article, you are probably looking for ways to get your baby sleeping through the night or taking longer, more age-appropriate naps. Which means you might be considering sleep training and wondering when’s the right time to begin. 

Tell us if this sounds familiar: your sweet angel baby is sleeping like, well, a sweet angel. They’re down at 7 p.m. and up at 7 a.m. like clockwork.  Then all of a sudden, your baby becomes an early riser, waking at 6 a.m… or 5 a.m.. or even 4 a.m. Early morning wake-ups are one of the most common sleep issues, and they seem to plague even t

Note from Tinyhood: Love and need your sleep? We’re with you. While having a newborn does mean (at least for a little while!) you’ll likely be up in the middle of the night, there are ways to make sure you establish healthy sleep habits from the start.  Our online course, Baby 101: The Parenting Prerequisite, teaches expecting parents the skills to understand their

Spring is on the horizon, and with it comes daylight saving time—we’ll move our clocks forward an hour. The mornings will be brighter, and the evenings will stay lighter longer, giving us an extra hour to enjoy longer days. But for parents, the prospect of another sleep schedule disruption can be daunting. Rest assured, here are some simple strategies you can use to prepare your family for the time change.  For some children, especially babies, the jump of a full hour can be too much at bedtime during the time change. One option to prepare your child is to gradually adjust their schedule leading up to the time change to train their internal clock. This meth

Autumn is officially upon us, and as we watch the days getting shorter and shorter, we at least have one thing to look forward to: Daylight Saving Time ending, when we can enjoy a well-earned hour of extra sleep. But, here's the downside...for parents this can be a stressful event, especially if your child is an early riser.If you are one of these parents, spending some time planning how you will adjust your child’s schedule should be at the top of your list.

Like any new parent, keeping your baby safe is your top priority. A safe sleep environment is especially important when it comes to reducing the risk of SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which is the sudden and unexpected death of a seemingly healthy baby less than one-year-old (typically during sleep).There is no guaranteed way to prevent SIDS, but there are a number of proven ways to reduce your baby’s risk. With this in mind, we asked our sleep experts to round up the must-know sleep do’s and don'ts of SIDS prevention.  

Like most new or expecting parents, you’ve probably spent a lot of time preparing baby’s sleep environment, creating a space that’s cute, cozy and safe. But is it actually conducive to sleep? While sleepless nights are just a part life with a newborn, creating a proper sleep environment will help you maximize shut-eye and instill healt

As a new parent, you will discover an overwhelming amount of advice on newborn sleep. We asked our newborn sleep expert to break down the most common pesky pieces of misinformation—and why they're wrong—about your little one's sleep schedule!

Has your baby or toddler suddenly begun waking frequently in the night—as frequently as every 30-45 minutes?This phenomenon can be baffling to parents who are used to their children sleeping more soundly at night, and we certainly understand the concern. Here are some reasons why it may be happening.1.  Ear infe

Whether you're a first timer or seasoned parent, dealing with a fussy newborn can feel all too familiar. During the day, your newborn is an adorable, sleepy ball of mush. When the sun goes down, they are (inconveniently) ready to party. Trust us, you’re far from alone. Day/Night Confusion is incredibly common in newborns. It’s a remnant from baby’s time in the womb, when your daily activities managed to “rock&rd