The SNOO: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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The SNOO: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

As new parents, sleep can often feel like an elusive dream. Between feedings, diaper changes, and the never-ending cycle of soothing your baby, rest can seem out of reach. That’s where many parents find The SNOO smart bassinet to be a lifesaver. This smart bassinet makes promises to help your baby sleep better by automatically responding to their cries with soothing motion and sound. While it may sound like the perfect solution for exhausted parents, the truth is more nuanced. Let’s break down the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to using the SNOO, and why it's important not to rely on it as your only solution for sleep.

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Our 3 Favorite Bedtime Books

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Our 3 Favorite Bedtime Books

One of my biggest pieces of advice as a sleep coach is to establish a bedtime routine early in your child’s life (or even in utero!) and to stick with it throughout their childhood. Creating a bedtime routine doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple with a bath, maybe a little infant massage, and include 5-10 minutes of stories or sleepy songs depending on the age of your child. Picking 1-2 books for a bedtime routine with your infant is a good start.

Here are a few of our favorite bedtime stories that can enhance your family’s bedtime routine and help your little one drift off to a peaceful sleep.

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How to survive sleep deprivation with a newborn

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The concept of exhaustion takes on a new meaning when you have a baby. New parents are often surprised at how tired they feel or comment that they were totally unprepared for how it would affect their mood and their overall lives. We’ve experienced first hand how difficult it can be to take care of yourself when your baby is waking to eat every 2-3 hours around the clock, but hopefully these tips will help you get some more shut yet until your baby’s development allows for longer stretches of sleep.

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Surviving Sleep Regressions

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Raise your hand if you’ve been up at 2am googling “4 month sleep regression” or “why did my baby all of a sudden become a bad sleeper?” or “how to survive a sleep regression”. Yep, we’ve been there and oh my gosh does it suck! While sleep regressions are temporary, knowing that doesn’t make them any easier to handle! That’s why we’ve compiled this helpful guide to survive sleep regressions.

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