Alyssa Wall

As parents, we spend so much time thinking about how to help our babies sleep well, but making sure they sleep safely   is just as important. With so much conflicting advice online, it can be hard to know what’s truly recommended. Below, I’ll break down the essentials of safe sleep so you can feel confident your baby’s sleep space is as safe as possible. It’s easy to remember the ABC’s of Safe Sleep  — Alone, on their Back, in a Crib. These three rules are the foundation of safe sleep and...

You’ve just settled into bed, finally ready to close your eyes, only to hear your baby crying for you moments later.. Sound familiar? For many parents, dream feeding is the secret to longer stretches of nighttime sleep for everyone. What Is A Dream Feed? A dream feed is when you offer your baby a feeding while they’re still asleep, usually between the hours of 10 and 11pm. The goal is to top your baby up with extra calories, resulting in a longer stretch of uninterrupted sleep. Implementing a...

It’s 5:09am, and your baby is wide awake, again. If you’re wondering why mornings have to start before sunrise, you’re not alone. Early morning wakings are one of the most common (and frustrating) sleep challenges parents face. When babies don’t get the rest their bodies need, it often shows in their mood and routines. They may be more irritable, feed less efficiently, and find it harder to settle for naps throughout the day. The good news is, there are gentle yet effective ways to correct...