Blog: Articles for Better Sleep

Newborn won't sleep in bassinet? Sleep consultant Dr. Sarah Mitchell offers advice on what you can do to help your baby stay asleep in a bassinet.

The Helping Babies Sleep Method is not a sleep training technique. It is a comprehensive sleep system built on five interconnected pillars that address the complete picture of your baby's sleep — 24 hours a day, not just what happens at bedtime.

Discover why sleep training often fails in Bay Area families when feeding patterns aren't fixed first. Sarah Mitchell, Certified Lactation Counselor and sleep consultant serving Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, explains the snacking cycle, false starts, and night wakings in babies 4 months to 4 years.

Confused by sleep training advice? Learn the two phases of sleep training—building a strong sleep foundation and introducing gentle behavioral changes—to help your baby sleep better with less stress and fewer tears.

Struggling with night wakings? Learn the HBS Method’s gentle approach to sleep foundations, feeding, timing, and routines for longer baby sleep.

Here's what I need you to hear: if feeding hasn't been looked at as part of the equation, you're trying to solve half a puzzle.

Are you a sleep-deprived parent battling night wakings, seeking help from a sleep consultant but wondering if the services are covered by medical insurance? While generally not covered by medical insurance, the good news is that sleep consulting and a sleep training program may be eligible for reimbursement through a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of using your FSA or HSA to cover sleep training services regardless of sleep training methods.

Discover the impact of white noise on baby sleep with insights from Sarah Mitchell. Uncover whether white noise is a helpful aid or a potential disruptor for your baby's restful nights.