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Trouble Shooting Sleep Issues SLEEP RESOURCES Sometimes it can be helpful to have a resource to help you through sleep issues. Here are recommendations including books, Instagram accounts, and programs. At www.takingcarababies.com and on Instagram @takingcarababies At www.biglittlefeelings.com and on Instagram @biglittlefeelings Over the past two weeks, we have explored setting strong sleep foundations for night sleep and naps. But ... [Read More]
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NAPS
NAP SCHEDULE SUGGESTIONS 5-6 MONTHS 6:30am Wake, Feed, Play 8:30-9:30am Nap 1 9:30am Feed 11:45am Feed 12pm-2pm Nap 2 2:30pm Feed 4:30-5:15pm Nap 5:15pm Feed 7:15pm Feed 7:30pm Bedtime 7-14 MONTHS 6:30am Wake and Feed 9:30-10:30am Nap 1 10:30am Feed 1:15pm Lunch 1:30-3:30pm Nap 2 4pm or 5pm: Feed 7 pm Feed 7:30pm Bedtime 2 to 1 NAP TRANSITION 6:30am: Wake and Feed 9am: Snack 10:30-12pm: NAP because your baby showed tired cues 12:30pm Lunch 3:30pm ... [Read More]
NIGHTIME SLEEP
HELPING YOU AND YOUR BABY BE WELL RESTED Sleep Aids Sound Machine Newborns are not used to silence, the womb is 72-88 db. A sound machine can help mimic the womb. It can also help drown out household noises for older children. It should be 6-8 feet away from your child and less than 72 decibels (you can measure decibels using an app on your phone). The AAP recommends using the lowest effective volume. Darkening Shades Room darkening shades help all babies sleep better. Light ... [Read More]
PICKY EATERS
How to help your child become a more adventurous eat PROPER SIZED UTENSILS The infant sized spoons and toddler spoons provide a short flat spoon area to help control the amount of food in their mouth, a short, wide handle that is easier to hold and manipulate. The wide part acts as a lip guard helping them not extend the spoon or fork too far as they learn new oral motor skills. FUN PLATES AND UTENSILS Older children love eating with fun utensils and plates! ... [Read More]
SUNNY DAYS!
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD FROM SUN DAMAGE SPF SPF refers to the Sun Protection Factor. It is a grading system used give a degree of protection against burns. If you normally burn in 10 minutes and you use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 minutes, it should protect you from burning for 150 minutes (10 min x 15 SPF). SPF Barriers Your sunscreen can protect you with either a chemical barrier or a physical barrier. Zinc oxide is found in most children and baby sunscreens. It is a ... [Read More]
