The Everything Sleep Blog

Is Sleep Consulting Covered by Insurance in Canada?
Insurance Coverage, Benefits Coverage, Sleep Training, Infant Sleep, Newborn Sleep, Toddler Sleep Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant Insurance Coverage, Benefits Coverage, Sleep Training, Infant Sleep, Newborn Sleep, Toddler Sleep Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Is Sleep Consulting Covered by Insurance in Canada?

Sleep consulting may be covered by your extended health benefits — but only if you're working with the right team. Here's what to look for and how to find out in five minutes.

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The 4 Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through It
Sleep Regressions, Sleep Training, Newborn Sleep Eden Greenberg, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, RSW, MSW Sleep Regressions, Sleep Training, Newborn Sleep Eden Greenberg, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, RSW, MSW

The 4 Month Sleep Regression: What It Is and How to Get Through It

The 4 month sleep regression can feel like sleep changed overnight. If your baby is suddenly waking more frequently, fighting naps, or needing more help to settle, you are not alone. Learn what causes the 4 month sleep regression, common signs to watch for, and practical tips to help your family navigate this developmental stage with confidence.

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Is it normal for my baby to wake every hour?
Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training, Night Wakings Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training, Night Wakings Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Is it normal for my baby to wake every hour?

Waking every hour overnight is exhausting, but it is rarely random. From sleep associations and schedule issues to the 4 month regression and reverse cycling, there are common reasons babies struggle to connect sleep cycles overnight and practical things you can do about it.

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Why Your Baby’s Sleep Regressions Are Actually a Good Thing (and How to Get Through Them)
Sleep Regressions, Sleep Training, Infant Sleep, Newborn Sleep, Toddler Sleep Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant Sleep Regressions, Sleep Training, Infant Sleep, Newborn Sleep, Toddler Sleep Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Why Your Baby’s Sleep Regressions Are Actually a Good Thing (and How to Get Through Them)

Sleep regressions can feel like everything is falling apart overnight, but they’re actually a sign your baby is growing and developing exactly as they should. In this guide, we’ll explain why regressions happen, when to expect them, and how to handle them with confidence so your whole family can get back to better sleep.

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Are You Ready to Sleep Train Your Baby? A Pediatric Sleep Consultant's Guide.
Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training, Toddler Sleep, Night Wakings, Naps, Early Rising Karen Nussbaum, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, MSW Candidate Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training, Toddler Sleep, Night Wakings, Naps, Early Rising Karen Nussbaum, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, MSW Candidate

Are You Ready to Sleep Train Your Baby? A Pediatric Sleep Consultant's Guide.

Sleep training is a big decision and it helps to know what you are actually walking into before you start. Karen Nussbaum walks through the signs that you and your baby might be ready, what to consider beforehand, and why having the right support in place makes all the difference.

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Sleep Safety and SIDS Prevention: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Sleep Safety and SIDS Prevention: What Every Parent Needs to Know

SIDS is one of the most feared topics in new parenthood, but being informed is far more powerful than being scared. This post covers the current safe sleep recommendations, common unsafe habits parents fall into out of exhaustion, and practical tips to help your baby sleep safely in those early months.

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Pacifiers and Sleep
Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training, Infant Sleep Karen Nussbaum, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, MSW Candidate Newborn Sleep, Sleep Training, Infant Sleep Karen Nussbaum, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, MSW Candidate

Pacifiers and Sleep

When pacifiers can start to become problematic is around four months, when your baby is no longer a newborn and they’ve become reliant on the pacifier to sleep and the only way to get them to fall back asleep is reinserting it continually throughout the night. The pacifier replacement game is not a fun one (IYKYK).

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Sleep Props
Sleep Training, Toddler Sleep, Infant Sleep, Newborn Sleep Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant Sleep Training, Toddler Sleep, Infant Sleep, Newborn Sleep Andria Gordon, Owner/Founder HBMS & Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Sleep Props

Sleep props aren’t bad and are often essential in those first few months, however as a baby gets closer to four to five months old, they often stop responding as well to the sleep props you’ve been using. That’s when sleep props need to be looked at and either phased out gradually or removed completely to encourage independent sleep.

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