Probably needs 8 hours a night, if not more. And why is the light on?! From The Lancet Neurology: Prospective epidemiological studies in industrial societies indicate that 7 h of sleep per night in people aged 18 years or older is optimum, with higher and lower amounts of sleep predicting a shorter lifespan. Humans living … Read more
Sleep — both quantity and quantity — is a lesser-known but key element to good diabetes health. It may get less attention than diet, exercise, and the proper use of medications (including insulin), but it’s a shockingly critical contributor to your overall health. Sleep is important for everyone, but is especially so for people with … Read more
When your baby is sleeping, you want the best for them and that includes what’s on their skin. By using baby zip sleepers in organic cotton, you can avoid pesticides and other toxic chemicals. Here are the top 5 to consider! Why Organic Cotton? Before we get to the top 5 baby zip sleepers in … Read more
Kuni is the project of Eleonora Danese, a singer/songwriter hailing from Rome. The story behind her moniker is really interesting. Kuni, in fact, is short for Kunimitsu, one of the main characters of the super famous videogame Tekken. Since she was a child, Eleonora was obsessed with Japanese culture, so much in fact that she … Read more
Pro Tips for Creating a Cozy and Safe Sleep Environment for Babies Does your baby struggle to sleep on their own during nighttime? Do they toss and turn or seem fussy in their crib? Training your baby to sleep independently has many benefits for parents and children. However, it involves a process that can be … Read more
The 9-month sleep regression is a 3 to 6-week period of time when your baby might wake up a lot at night and take short naps. In other words, your 9 month old stops sleeping! Can you avoid the 9-month sleep regression? Based on my 15 years as a sleep consultant, there are 7 things … Read more
There are a lot of different opinions on how long can a baby sleep in a bassinet. My babies were in there about four months. Some people say it is safe for a baby to sleep in a bassinet until they are six months old, while others say it is only safe for them to … Read more
No matter the season, cold weather always calls for some hot cocoa and a cozy, plush blanket. Whether it’s for snuggling up inside while your kids jump in the gorgeous fall leaves, sitting on the sidelines while they play spring soccer, or as you all cozy up together watching the snow drift to the ground … Read more
It seemed like the perfect new career. I loved helping parents and posting advice on social. I just had no idea how toxic it would be. I knew nothing about baby sleep before I became a mom. Throughout my pregnancy, I spent countless hours reading about the stuff I thought was most important: pregnancy, birth, … Read more
Children are a joy but when 8-month-old babies won’t sleep, it is exhausting! As a sleep consultant for over 10 years, I have found there are 5 primary reasons 8-month-olds won’t sleep including a sleep regression, teething, hunger, separation anxiety, and schedule problems. Learn about each reason in more detail below! 8 Month Old Sleep … Read more