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How to Navigate Overstimulation During the Holiday Season With Your Baby
The holiday season is full of magic, joy, and connection. But for babies, it can also be loud, bright, busy, and overwhelming. Between gatherings, travel, new faces, decorations, and unpredictable routines, babies often experience sensory overload long before the day is done. If your little one seems fussy, clingy, wide-eyed, or restless around the holidays, you’re not doing anything wrong. Their nervous system is simply working overtime to process a world that suddenly feels
Shaina Catalla
Dec 123 min read


Holiday Travel and Baby Sleep: A Gentle Guide For Stress Free Tips
Traveling with a baby during the holidays can feel like packing up your entire house, managing everyone’s emotions, and trying to keep some sense of normalcy, all while hoping your baby sleeps at least a little along the way. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. With a bit of preparation and the right expectations, your baby can sleep well enough during travel, and you can enjoy the holiday season without feeling stretched thin. This guide walks you through every
Shaina Catalla
Dec 63 min read


Wake Windows 101
If you’ve ever wondered why your baby seems wide awake one moment and suddenly melts down the next, you are not alone. Wake windows are one of the simplest tools for understanding your baby’s rhythms, yet they can feel confusing when you are exhausted or trying to interpret mixed signals. The good news is that once you understand the basics, everything from naps to bedtime begins to feel smoother and more predictable. This guide will walk you through what wake windows are, wh
Shaina Catalla
Nov 224 min read


5 Gentle Ways to Soothe Your Newborn to Sleep (That Actually Work)
Because sometimes “sleep when the baby sleeps” feels like a cruel joke. You’ve made it to that golden hour of the evening: lights dimmed, baby swaddled, eyelids fluttering, and… nope. Wide-eyed and ready to party. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Newborn sleep is beautifully chaotic, equal parts science and surrender. Your baby isn’t broken, and you’re not failing. Their little body just hasn’t learned what “nighttime” means yet. If you’ve ever whispered “please, ju
Shaina Catalla
Nov 23 min read


Navigating Daylight Savings Time (Fall Back Edition) With Your Baby's Sleep
When the clocks "fall back" in autumn, most adults welcome that extra hour or sleep. But for parents/ It can throw a baby's entire sleep rhythm off for days. The good news is that with a gentle plan, you can help your little one adjust smoothly and keep everyone's rest on track. Below, we'll walk through exactly what to expect, when to start preparing, and simple steps to make the transition feel calm and manageable. Understanding What Happens During Fall Back When clocks mov
Shaina Catalla
Oct 244 min read


Creating Gentle Nap Routines That Actually Work
Every baby's sleep needs change as they grow, and thats completely normal. A newborns naps will be shorter and more frequent while an older infant may begin consolidating into fewer and longer naps.
Shaina Catalla
Oct 213 min read


Why Your Baby Wakes Every Hour (and How to Gently Fix It)
Sleepy baby, crying out, awake in the middle of the night. Baby is wearing a tan onesie and grey hat. There's nothing quite like finally...
Shaina Catalla
Oct 103 min read


Keeping Your Baby Comfortable: Safe & Gentle Sleep Tips for Room Temperature
One of the most common worries parents have, especially as the seasons change, is whether their baby is too hot, too cold, or "just...
Shaina Catalla
Sep 233 min read


The 4-Month Sleep "Regression": Why It's Really a Progression
Aroung 4 months, your baby's sleep cycle matures. Instead of drifting in and our of deep newborn sleep, they now cycle through lighter and deeper stages of sleep, just like adults do.
Shaina Catalla
Sep 194 min read


Understanding Pediatric Sleep Patterns for Better Rest
Sleep is essential for everyone, but it is especially crucial for children. As parents, understanding pediatric sleep patterns can help...
Shaina Catalla
Sep 107 min read


Gentle Sleep Tips for Newborns: Helping Your Baby (and You) Rest Easier
Bringing home a newborn baby is magical... and exhausting. Those first few weeks and months are filled with sweet snuggles, new routines,...
Shaina Catalla
Sep 105 min read
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