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The Helping Babies Sleep Blog:
Quick Reads for Better Sleep

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Toddler Won't Sleep Alone? How to Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep Without You

Toddler won't sleep alone or keeps coming into your bed? Why it happens at 2 to 4, and how the Helping Toddlers Sleep Method helps them fall asleep without you.
Sarah Mitchell
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Do Reward Charts Work for Toddler Sleep? (And What I Use Instead)

Sticker charts can get toddlers to stay in bed, for a while. Sarah Mitchell explains why they work, where they fall short, and what lasts instead.
Sarah Mitchell
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Should Your Bedtime Routine Include a Bath?

Should your baby's bedtime routine include a bath? Why a bath makes newborns sleepy, why it can wind up older babies, and where it really fits in the evening.
Sarah Mitchell
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Why Toddler Sleep Is Different From Baby Sleep (Ages 2–4)

Why your 2 to 4 year old fights bedtime: Erikson's stages of autonomy and initiative, what they look like at night, and how to respond with connection and calm boundaries.
Sarah Mitchell
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Ferber vs. CIO vs. The Helping Babies Sleep Method: What's the Difference?

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.
Sarah Mitchell
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The Two Phases of Sleep Training: Gentle Foundations to Behavioral Change

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.
Sarah Mitchell
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Blanket Safety for Babies and Toddlers: What Parents Should Know

When can your baby sleep with a blanket? AAP-aligned blanket safety for babies and toddlers, what to use instead, how to choose a sleep sack TOG, and why blankets cause early wake ups.
Sarah Mitchell
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Swaddling Guidelines: When to Start, When to Stop

When should you start swaddling, and when should you stop? AAP-aligned swaddling guidelines, the signs of rolling to watch for, and a gentle plan to wean from the swaddle.
Sarah Mitchell