Taking Care Babies

30/09/2024

for all my new mothers! 🤰

06/06/2024

Instead of trying to follow a rigid schedule that doesn’t take into account YOUR unique baby or how real life plays out, try aiming for these flexible guidelines. ⁣
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Comment 👉𝗧𝗘𝗡👈 and I’ll send you my blog answering the most common questions specifically for 10 month olds including milestones, activities, naps, regressions, and more.⁣
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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲- 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀!⁣
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And please remember, any time you see “guidelines” or “sample schedules,” they are just that—guidelines and samples. Every baby is different, and YOUR little one’s schedule for the day will depend on when your baby wakes, how long your baby naps, and when they eat. ⁣
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What does your day look like with your 10 month old? If you don’t have a 10 month old, how old is your little one? Check out my stories to find flexible guidelines for your baby’s age!⁣
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02/06/2024

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02/06/2024

25/05/2024

For those parents who have been through Halloween with littles what advice do you have for first time parents?

Do you have a costume for your little one yet? For those of us who wait until the last minute, any great costume ideas? Family costume ideas?

Wanna know what I learned the hard way? It's often still over 90 degrees here in Phoenix on Halloween. Don't dress your 20 month old in a heavy lion costume. It makes them turn into a very scary monster! 😱

25/05/2024

It's that time... Daylight Saving Time ENDS this weekend!⏰⁣ ⁣
On Saturday night, many will set the clocks back an hour. For those without children, it means an extra hour of sleep, but for parents with young kids, it means sleep could be temporarily disrupted!💤😓⁣
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What can you do?⁣
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𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟰 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿: ⁣
Simply continue to follow your baby's cues and wake windows. Over the course of a week or so, your baby will likely begin to adjust naturally. In my experience, trying to shift schedules and overextend wake windows at this age often results in overtired babies. ⁣
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𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟱 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟯 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:⁣
1️⃣ The week before the time change, start your morning 10 minutes later each day- this pushes naps and bedtime a bit later each day. (Yes, this one starts TOMORROW, Tuesday Oct. 31st!) ⁣
2️⃣ The weekend of the time change, expand each wake window by 5-15 minutes.⁣
3️⃣ Do nothing. The time on the clock will change, but your routine will stay the same. (If bedtime is at 8pm now, that will be 7pm after the clocks change.)⁣
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𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱? 😅 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝘀? ⁣
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴. 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀!⁣
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If you’ve been through “Fall Back” with babies before, will you help me reassure first-time parents that this WILL be okay?⁣
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24/05/2024

Let’s give it up for the holiday that promotes ‘eat, play, sleep, repeat!’ 🦃🙌😴 🔁 ⁣
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⁉️𝙋𝙤𝙥 𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙯 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: ⁣
🤔 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘢𝘵/𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺/𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝘢 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘦𝘴?⁣
(I’ll leave the answer in the comments.)⁣
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𝙉𝙤𝙬, 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙮…⁣
What are you most grateful for in 2023? ⁣
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Thank you to for bringing the most delicious rolls ever! Yes, that's her baby pictured above!⁣
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24/05/2024

Instead of trying to follow a rigid schedule that doesn't take into account YOUR unique child or how real life plays out, try aiming for these flexible guidelines. ⁣
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Comment 👉𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡👈 and I’ll DM you a blog answering all of the most common questions specifically for 18 month olds including milestones, activities, nap transitions, regressions, and more.⁣
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𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙'𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙚- 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨! 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝟰 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨! ⁣
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And please remember, any time you see 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 or sample schedules, that these are just 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. Every baby is different, and YOUR little one’s schedule for the day will depend on when they wake, how long they nap, and when they eat. ⁣
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What does your day look like with your 18 month old? If you don't have a 18 month old, how old Is your little one? Check out my stories to find flexible guidelines for your baby's age!⁣
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19/05/2024

Comment 🌟𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗣 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣🌟 and I’ll send you even more details on burping, including answers to the most commonly asked questions. ⁣
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And, while you’re at it: Will you please tag an expectant/new parent — This info can be so helpful!🙌 ⁣
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What’s YOUR favorite burping technique? Are any of these new to you? ⁣
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17/05/2024

Turns out, all that Christmas shopping could have been done just walking around the house. 🤦‍♀️

15/05/2024

Comment ⭐𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟⭐️ and I’ll send you tips on how to handle sleep when new skills cause setbacks!⁣
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Research shows that your baby’s sleep CAN be impacted when learning those new and exciting skills! (That’s right, you weren’t just imagining it! 😅)⁣
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Have you ever seen these sleep setbacks when your little one was learning something new? Is your little one learning something new lately? Please share!⁣
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This adorable “new skill” brought to us by 🤭⁣
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12/05/2024

What about breakfast plans? Does 7am work for you?

10/05/2024

Comment 👉𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞👈 and I’ll send you more details about how to use an Ok-to-Wake clock with your toddler.⁣
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No, we can’t “program” our toddlers to sleep until 7am, but we CAN set them up for success with clear, loving boundaries. ⁣
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Do you use an ok-to-wake clock with your little one? Has it been helpful? Which one is your favorite?⁣

Edited to Add: I recommend no nightlight while sleeping until your little one is voicing a fear of the dark. For many this is at about age 3 when the imagination begins to develop. We want a dark environment for sleep in those early years.

You can use this ok-to-wake clock with the nightlight off and just have it turn green when it’s time to get out of bed in the morning.

Know that if sleep is a battle with your 2-4 year old, I have an emotionally-connected, step-by-step class that will help you have a great little sleeper!
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09/05/2024

Need help navigating the newborn stage? I’ve got you! Click the link in my bio to learn more about my class for little ones birth to twelve weeks old! This class covers night sleep, naps, how to set up your days for sleep success, and so much more!⁣
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PS- In case you missed it, be sure to scroll back one post and check out this week’s giveaway! ⁣
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08/05/2024

Let’s dive into these four things a bit deeper: ⁣
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1️⃣ 𝗔𝗶𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀.⁣
How long your baby is awake between naps really impacts sleep. Here are guidelines based on your baby’s age: ⁣
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0-4 Weeks: 35-60 minutes⁣
4-12 Weeks: 60-90 minutes⁣
3-4 Months: 75-120 minutes⁣
5-7 Months: 2-3 hours⁣
7-10 Months: 2.5-3.5 hours⁣
11-14 Months: 3-4 hours⁣
14-24 Months: 4-6 hours⁣
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2️⃣ 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽.⁣
Think: dark, cool, comfortable, safe, and humming with a sound machine.⁣
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3️⃣ 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗱𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. ⁣
This helps them know how to fall BACK to sleep when they awaken in the night. We all awaken multiple times a night. The “trick” for consolidated sleep is being able to connect those sleep cycles. If we know how to fall asleep at bedtime, it’s easier to do it in the night! ⁣
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4️⃣ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟯 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆.⁣
Being responsive to hunger cues throughout the day helps get longer stretches at night. No need to overstuff at bedtime, just offer full feedings all throughout the day when your baby is hungry. Don’t exceed 3-4 hours between daytime feedings. ⁣
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Tell me, do you follow these 4 things? Which one has made the biggest difference for your baby? ⁣
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If nights (or naps) always feel tough, and a flexible routine is nowhere in sight, know that I have classes for you! Click the link in my bio and select your little one’s age!⁣
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06/05/2024

You’re about to see a million ways to make 2024 so much better, but I want to remind you of this message too: It’s also okay to sit back and just “BE” in the season you’re in rather than hustling to improve. ⁣
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Focus on collecting every second of joy in your day. These moments will fuel you on the days when you feel weary. ⁣
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Will you share some of your collected moments of joy today? And tag the person or people who are living these moments with you.⁣
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02/05/2024

Instead of trying to follow a rigid schedule that doesn't take into account YOUR unique baby or how real life plays out, try aiming for these flexible guidelines. ⁣
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Comment 👉𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧👈 and I’ll DM you a blog answering all of the most common questions specifically for 8 month olds including milestones, activities, nap transitions, regressions, and more.⁣
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Want these guidelines for your child's age- head to stories!⁣
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And please remember, any time you see "guidelines" or "sample schedules," they are just that—guidelines. Every baby is different, and YOUR little one’s schedule for the day will depend on when your baby wakes, how long your baby naps, and when they eat. ⁣
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What does your day look like with your 8 month old? If you don't have a 8 month old, how old Is your little one? Check out my stories to find flexible guidelines for your baby's age!⁣
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