Tips on Transitioning from Co-sleeping to Floor Bed “I am looking for advice on transitioning our two yeard-old from co-sleeping to a floor bed in our room. We night weaned a few months ago and so we are ready to make another change.” You are not alone in the quest to want to make a […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Cosleeping Safely No matter where you have your baby sleep, be sure you provide a safe sleeping environment. If you decide to share sleep with your baby, and this arrangement is working for your family, observe these precautions for cosleeping safely: Do’s of Cosleeping: 1. Take precautions to prevent baby from […]
Ditching the Crib for an Easier Nighttime Routine Hi Dr. Sears. I am a mama to Sara, almost 14 months old. I need help. She is such a delightful baby, but we are struggling at night. I start her off in her crib and end up bedsharing sometime in the night. It’s becoming increasingly harder […]
How to Advocate to Your Partner Any advice when parents do not see eye-to-eye? After 9 months of arguing we still cannot agree on our baby’s sleeping habits. I’m a breastfeeder and pro-baby sleeping next to me. My husband is constantly advocating for the crib. I fear this is negatively affecting our relationship. Is there […]
Different Opinions on Co-Sleeping I hope you can help. I’m a first-time mom and my baby is 5 months old. I breastfeed, support attachment parenting, and co-sleeping. My baby currently sleeps in bed with me and my husband, however, my husband has not ever supported the co-sleeping. He tells me it is because he is […]
Choosing The Best Bed For Baby Looking for the safest and best bed for your baby when cosleeping? I wanted to share one of our favorite and the most well-researched bedside bassinet. Please, read on! One of the top parenting gifts – and goals – is to help your baby – and parents – get […]
Is My Baby Sleeping Too Much? My baby is 3 months old. We sleep together at night like 11 hours. During the day, 3 hours in the afternoon and shorter naps in the morning. There are precious moments, but I feel paralyzed from my baby sleeping so much. I don’t know other mothers that sleep […]
Tips to Enjoy Naptime My 4-month-old cosleeps and does very well in the evening. During the day I rock him to sleep for naps where he stays asleep for up to 3 hours. Ha! This is obviously “immobilizing” to say the least! He’s been like this since birth. Do you recommend just letting him grow […]
Tips to Help Your Baby with Reflux Question: My 2-month-old daughter is constantly spitting up through her nose and mouth at the same time. I have her sleeping in a rock and play on an incline, should I be transitioning her to a flat surface to help with her reflux? I’m just very concerned with choking. […]
Will Co-sleeping Psychologically Impact My Child? Q: Hello Martha. I separated my son’s bedroom at 5 months. He’s 11 months now and still nurses 2x/night. He got sick a couple of weeks ago and I had to keep him in our bed. Now he refuses to sleep in his crib. I honestly don’t mind having him […]
What is the Safest Way to Cosleep? Q: Hi! I have a question about bed-sharing. I have been sharing sleep with my 5-month-old son who sleeps next to me on his back (dressed in a sleep sack for warmth, while I keep myself wrapped in blankets). Are there any sleep cuddle positions that are less […]
Q&A: Only Urine Potty Trained and Co-sleeping Tips My son is only urine potty trained Question: I need some help with potty training. My son is “potty trained” successfully for urine, however, he’s continuing to do his business in his pull-up during nap time/and or bedtime. He has used the potty for poop before, but now […]
