The Helping Babies Sleep Blog:
Quick Reads for Better Sleep

a practical guide to knowing what actually matters when you are evaluating a sleep consultant. Not the things that look impressive on a website, but the things that determine whether someone is genuinely qualified to help your baby.

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.

Dr. Sarah Mitchell shares tips on overcoming challenges to help your baby nap on the go. Learn the importance of daytime naps for both baby and mom and discover strategies for stress-free outings and improved mental health.

In this article first we'll discuss how to do "drowsy but awake" and the benefits and then we'll review why this doesn't work for so many parents long term. 

Handling sleep regressions takes patience and consistency. Remember that disruptions to sleep are...

Here are some tips to help soothe your colicky baby and get through this challenging time: 1. Check for hunger or wet diaper - Often the simple solution of feeding or changing the baby can help. Crying can be the first sign your baby is hungry

Discover effective solutions for teaching independent sleep to breastfed babies without compromising breastfeeding.