The Everything Sleep Blog

Why Does My Baby Cry When I Put Them Down Awake?
Sleep Training, Sleep Regressions, Naps, Toddler Sleep Karen Nussbaum, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, MSW Candidate Sleep Training, Sleep Regressions, Naps, Toddler Sleep Karen Nussbaum, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, MSW Candidate

Why Does My Baby Cry When I Put Them Down Awake?

If your baby cries the second you put them down awake, you're not alone. Learn why it happens, how sleep associations play a role, and what you can do to help your baby settle more easily in their crib.

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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.

As certified pediatric sleep consultants, we have encountered countless parents who are eager to improve their baby's sleep patterns but are unsure if they're truly ready to embark on the journey of sleep training. It's a decision that warrants careful consideration and understanding, as sleep training is a significant step in a baby's development and can have very positive and lasting effects on their sleep habits.

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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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