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The Truth About Montessori Beds: Are They Safe for Babies?

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Six Tips to Help Your School-Aged Child Sleep Better in the Heat

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Ways  to Ease Parental Anxiety During Sleep Training so you are Successful

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Eat Better, Sleep Better

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The Safest and Most Practical Sleep Sack by Age

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FAQ Regarding Sleep Sacks

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ADHD & Sleep: The Importance of a Bedtime Routine

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4 Unsafe Internet Sleep Hacks You Should Stay Away From

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How to Prepare an Older Sibling for the Sleep Training Process

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A Toddler Clock: 4 Tips for Sleep Success

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Why Your Child Wants to Sleep With Transitional Objects

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Book and Bedtime: Building a Reader

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Is your child's bedroom dark enough? ⁠ ⁠ The f Is your child's bedroom dark enough? ⁠
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The first thing is to make sure that sleep is safe. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics and The Canadian Paediatric Society that means following the ABC’s of safe sleep:⁠
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A =alone (no blankets, bumpers, lovies or stuffies in with them)⁠
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B = on their backs (even after they learn to roll, place them on their backs to start and then they can choose their own sleeping position)⁠
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C = in a crib or bassinet (you should be using a certified standard crib with firm mattress and fitted crib sheet)⁠
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We also want to make your child’s nursery conducive to sleep and you can start with making their sleep environment cool and dark. If you’re worried about them getting cold at night, especially when you feel those cold little hands, you can use a sleep sack – a wearable blanket. You shouldn’t base your baby’s temperature off their hands and feet though – take a peek at and feel their torso as well. If it’s warm and pink, baby is fine, blood goes to the big organs first and to the hands and feet last. As they get more mobile blood circulation improves and you won’t feel that difference as much. You can also place two fingers on the back of baby’s neck to get a better feel for baby’s temperature.⁠
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The darker your child’s bedroom is the better. Even a sliver of light peeping around the edge of a curtain is enough to wake the most sensitive of sleepers during their sleep cycle transitions. Blackout blinds (or even foil on the window) can be your best friend. If you’re feeding in the night, or just want the option of a nightlight, we recommend one with a low wattage (4-7W). And stay away from blue and white lights as those can suppress your child’s melatonin and turn the sleep switch off. You’re better off with a red or yellow light bulb.⁠
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Read more about your baby's sleep environment on our website and book your FREE discovery call with one of our sleep consultants today to discover how we can help your little one get the sleep you all are needing and craving!⁠
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Why Montessori beds are not safe for babies: ⁠
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Montessori beds, also known as floor beds, have gained popularity among parents who follow the Montessori educational philosophy. The Montessori approach to parenting emphasizes independence, freedom of movement, and respect for a child’s natural development. ⁠
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While Montessori beds may work well for older toddlers and children, the American Academy of Pediatrics defines a safe sleep space for children 12 months and under, to be in a crib, travel crib or bassinet depending on age and weight. ⁠
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Read about some of the reasons why Montessori beds are not safe for babies on our blog at the link in our bio. ⁠
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In the article by @gnss_alison, there are helpful links to additional safe sleep resources as well.⁠
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#bringbackbedtime #montessoribed #safesleep #infantsleep #safesleeptips #sleeptips #babysleep #babysleeptips #infantsafesleep #parentingsupport #parentingtips #babysleep101 #safesleeptip ⁠
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Ready to sleep better? Don't miss this @teachmehow Ready to sleep better? Don't miss this @teachmehowtoadultmedia  episode!⁠
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Listen at the link in our bio.⁠
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The more adulting we do, the more we realize how essential getting good quality sleep is to literally every aspect of our lives. From our physical health to our mood and mindset, sleep is the key to solving a whole lot of our problems. 😴⁠
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We’re sick of burning the candle at both ends and tossing and turning each night, and we’re not alone: the past few decades have seen a downward trend in the quality and quantity of sleep that people are getting. So… let’s talk about sleep, baby!⁠
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We’re clearly not the experts on this (read sleep-deprived), so we called in @alanna.mcginn. Alanna is the founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site, host of the ‘This Girl Loves Sleep’ podcast and author of ‘This Baby Loves Sleep’. Alanna and her team of sleep consultants are certified through The Family Sleep Institute and have helped thousands of families around the world overcome their sleep challenges and establish healthy nighttime habits. Alanna is the resident sleep expert for publications like Forbes, Maclean’s and Today’s Parent, and the media sleep expert on Cityline, Breakfast Television, CBC Radio, and more.⁠
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We hope this episode helps you create healthy sleep habits so you can get the quality sleep you deserve.⁠
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🎧Listen to episode 129 on @applepodcasts , @spotify , @amazonmusic , @stitcherpodcasts or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.⁠
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📝Check out teachmehowtoadult.ca for show notes, links & more freebies⁠
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