Stranger Anxiety When your baby is a newborn, he does not have a sense of self. Essentially, he thinks that you are he and he is you. He smiles at the feet and hands he sees waving without realizing that they are his own. As your baby grows and becomes more aware, he gradually begins… Read more »
Posts By: Melissa
Help! My baby is fussy and irritable! (Old)
By now, you probably have a basic idea of your baby’s wants and needs, likes and dislikes, and basic schedule. However, there are some days when your baby might just be fussier than others for reasons beyond your control. Developmental leaps, a tummy ache, or maybe just an off day may cause your baby to… Read more »
Is My Baby Gassy?
That piercing scream and red little baby face can make any parent wince in empathy. If you are surprised by the amount of gas your baby has on a daily basis, then tune in for some great tips on how to handle it. Learn what the causes are, and take action by implementing some tummy-easing… Read more »
Did I Eat Something That is Making My Baby Fussy?
Sensitivities in a baby from mom’s diet may cause symptoms such as colicky behavior, frequent screaming, fussiness at the breast, restlessness, agitation, sleep problems and digestive issues. Eliminating the offending items can bring relief to your baby. If you suspect a milk or food allergy or sensitivity is the reason for your baby’s irritability, the… Read more »
Your Baby Is Rolling (Old)
You may have noticed that your baby has become much more active, and may be getting close to rolling over! Perhaps when he’s lying on his back, you’ll notice him lifting his legs and swinging them to the side, or even arching his back and looking behind him. Or maybe during tummy time, you notice… Read more »
Looking Ahead: Your Baby’s Sleep Is Changing (Old)
At this age, babies need an average of 10-11 hours of uninterrupted nighttime sleep and 3 1/2 hours of daytime sleep over 2-3 naps. From 6-8 months, babies become more mobile. They roll over, sit up, and possibly even stand while holding onto something. Many scoot or crawl, and their first teeth come in. Most… Read more »
Gentle Sleep Coaching Instructions (Old)
First let’s start with talking about what makes a sleep coaching method “gentle”. At the heart of The Shuffle, and other gentle methods are the fact that you are able to stay with your child and respond with empathy, comfort and love through both physical and verbal reassurance. This consistent parental support is slowly… Read more »
Reducing Night Feeds (Old)
These gentle techniques are based on the idea that reducing feeds will also reduce night wakings. Although the following advice may work for some families, it’s a personal choice to reduce night feedings at this young age. We always recommend reviewing your baby’s age, health, and feeding patterns over the course of 24 hours… Read more »
Wake Then Sleep (Old)
Let’s be clear: there is no such thing as “no-cry” sleep coaching. Methods that claim to be “no cry” just mean that before your baby has a chance to cry, you intervene, which may work for some families, but it can be a frustratingly long process. That being said, the gentle sleep coaching methods presented… Read more »
Before You Start Sleep Coaching, Read This
Be sure that you’ve checked off all of the items on our Sleep Coaching Preparedness List (LINK to 10 steps before chart). Double check that your baby is definitely at least 2 weeks beyond the end of the 4-month regression. You need to have realistic expectations for yourself and expect real change in your baby’s… Read more »