This past month has been one full of growth! I really have noticed him actually growing and changing this month. Sometimes it takes you by surprise (like when they’re suddenly not a newborn anymore) but I swear some months you actually see their growth over a 24-48 hour period! It’s crazy. Read our past monthly […]
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This baby is so happy – yes, he is a baby so he still has his “moments”, but for the majority of the time that he’s awake and alert he is smiling, engaged, and full of joy. These past 2 months with him have been wonderful, and I finally feel now we’re *starting* to get […]
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Wow – so weird that back when I started this blog, Maggie was only just over a month old (you can find my Maggie posts under “Maggie Monthly“). When Maggie turned 6 months I decided to start documenting her milestones, development and just change and growth each month. When she hit a year I started […]
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Everyone is talking about the Owlet Smart Sock right now because of its issues with the US FDA and its drop in the stock market. I’ve always wanted to cover this item, look at the research and provide current information – so I figured now was finally the “right” time. The Owlets major issue with […]
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I feel like the topic of bed sharing is an ongoing topic of discussion on social media. It is mixed camps of course – some for, some against. The same issue presents in the literature. There doesn’t appear to be much of a grey area – yet when we look at statistics, many parents practice […]
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A new episode of the podcast is now available! Check it out on your favourite podcast platform. Just search “Elephant in the Womb!” Cayla is back on the podcast to answer all your infant & toddler sleep questions. This is a great episode with TONS of sleep information! Check it out – especially if you […]
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I honestly never thought a lot about white noise before having a baby. I have always been a pretty heavy sleeper who never really struggled to fall asleep, so sleep aids weren’t something I’d put much thought into. When I saw a ton of people recommending white noise machines as a must have item for […]
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For SIDS awareness month, I had Cayla on the podcast (we’ve talked before) to chat about SIDS and safe sleep, as well as to answer a ton of questions I had submitted regarding sleep struggles. There is probably information relevant to you, whether you asked a question or not! Either way, it’s a good listen. […]
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October is such a busy month for awareness. Though I think people should make an effort to be aware 365 days of the year, months like this do help to boost overall, long-term awareness (or it seems like they do!). Among other issues/concerns being brought to light this month (and I’ll be talking about another […]
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Here is the video of my IGTV chat with Cayla, the sleep specialist of Sleeping Beauties. If you submitted a question to me on Twitter, it was answered here. Please find Cayla’s contact info linked on her website or instagram @officialsleepingbeauties. *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational purposes only. The information on this blog should […]
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