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Easidream Sleep System: Kid Friendly or Are You Kidding?
Nothing beats the sight of an infant peacefully sleeping through the night. Though it is often a struggle to get there, most mamas can see an end to multiple night awakenings by the time their bambino is just a few months old. For those looking for something more immediate, an expensive, but innovate product might provide them with the solution they've been looking for.
My Sleep Method: Tire Your Children Out
I never could stomach letting my children cry it out. Despite friends who swear by the method and have logged enviable amounts of sleep, I can't imagine hitting the hay while my infant whimpers.
In working staggered schedules, my husband and I came up with our own method — tire them out.
Safer Options For Co-Sleeping and In Room Alternatives
Finding a place where baby can sleep and mamas can relax is the subject of much debate. Attachment parenting experts and nursing moms tout the conveniences and bonding experience created through co-sleeping, while many doctors and experts point out the safety risks associated with the practice.
Despite the fact that the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have linked co-sleeping to an increase in infant suffocation rates, 53 percent of lilsugar readers haven't changed their views on deciding to snuggle up with their tots.
Parenting Q&A: Haven't Slept Through the Night in Three Years
Q. I have been awake for three years! Our son still wakes up at least twice a night.
Top 5 Considerations When Moving Out of the Crib
Thirty-five percent of lilsugar readers said they moved their lil one out of their crib and into a bed when their tot was around two-years-old. It is a big switch that is both exciting and imposing for kids (and their parents), but it helps them gain a sense of self-independence that is necessary as they grow up. Before you make the move, take a look at the five things you should consider when creating a big kid bed.
Lil Tip: Dream Jar
If you've got a wee one who wakes up paralyzed with fright at night, end his nightmares with pleasant thoughts before bed. A Sugar staffer who had trouble sleeping when she was lil, told me about her then teenage sister's remedy — a dream jar. It was filled with pink and blue papers with all kinds of adventures written on them from "Tonight you will ride on a unicorn" to "You're going to Disneyland with your family."
Do You Check-in on Your Children During the Night?
Actress and mama of six Angelina Jolie stars in the thriller, Changeling, a film about a woman whose son is kidnapped. Saying that is her biggest fear, the celeb admits to checking on her children in the night. This is a common practice among many parents.
Tell Mommy: Where Did Your Newborn Sleep?
My son and daughter slept in the same white wicker bassinet that I did as an infant. The linens have been replaced, but over time, its durable craftsmanship has lulled 28 of our family's infants to sleep. But when it comes to putting a newborn to bed, there are more than a few options out there.
Wonder Women: Olympic Mamas
While much of the mama focus throughout the Olympics has been on 41-year-old swimmer Dara Torres, she is just one of 20 mothers on Team USA this Summer. Many of these gold medal moms claim that parenting has made them better athletes, often bringing them a new-found perspective on the importance of their sport in their lives. They juggle parenting with intense training regimens and robust travel schedules, leading us to marvel at how they manage it all.
Kush for Your Twins: Ga Ga or Gag?
Breastfeeding can leave even the flattest of ladies feeling like Dolly Parton for a day or two. For those ladies who have welcomed a new set of twins in addition to baby, the Kush ($65) is a coveted accessory. Ladies place the padded slip–resistant cushion between their breasts before laying down for a snooze.
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