Author / Bailey Gaddis

How to Introduce Your Pet to Your New Baby

When you’re a mama to fur babies, it can be tricky when an actual baby comes into the mix. Pets are often highly intuitive and can experience everything from jealousy to depression when a strange new creature enters their home – especially when this creature is garnering so much of your time and attention. These...CONTINUE READING

Category:Uncategorized

July 2, 2018

Staying Cool in the Summer When Pregnant

by Bailey Gaddis

While pregnancy can create a good amount of discomfort any time of year, this discomfort can be heightened throughout the toasty months of summer. Why is that? During pregnancy, many women experience a spike in their body temperature because of factors such as an increase in the amount of blood pumping through them, extra fluid...CONTINUE READING

Category:Pregnancy

May 22, 2018

Tips for Traveling With Baby

by Bailey Gaddis

Hopping on a plane, saying yes to a road trip, or setting off on a cruise with a baby in tow can cause even the calmest of parents to spin out. But, a combination of preparation and flexibility can cause your trip to be filled with enjoyment and relaxation, instead of irritation and meltdowns. To...CONTINUE READING

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May 10, 2018

10 Pregnancy Myths Busted

by Bailey Gaddis

Pregnant women are constantly being told what they should and shouldn’t do: don’t eat that soft cheese, do 17 kegels every hour, put away your skis for the season, read these 25 books. While many pregnancy suggestions are put in place for good reason, there are others that can be crossed off the list. The...CONTINUE READING

Category:Pregnancy

January 2, 2018

The 8 Month Sleep Regression

by Bailey Gaddis

By the time your child reaches the final quarter of their first year you’ll hopefully have a pro sleeper on your hands, or even better, a pro sleeper snoozing in their own bed. While there are no major sleep regressions that occur during this time, there are issues that may crop up and cause your...CONTINUE READING

Category:6-12 Months, Sleep Problems

October 26, 2017

Newborn Sleeping Too Much?

by Bailey Gaddis

Newborns typically sleep an average of 16 to 20 hours a day, leaving many parents wondering “is my newborn sleeping too much?” Because the new parent mind can quickly fall down the rabbit hole of paranoia, this question can quickly lead to a catalog of more nerve-wracking questions and concerns. So, first and foremost, it’s...CONTINUE READING

Category:0-3 Months, Ask a Sleep Expert Series, Sleep Problems

September 27, 2017

When to Start Sleep Training – Best Practices From a Sleep Trainer

by Bailey Gaddis

If your baby sleeping for more than two hours at a time is as rare as $100,000 magically appearing in your bank account, you might be wondering when to start sleep training. But, experts recommend waiting until baby is around three or four months before diving into the tricky, but effective, realms of sleep training and...CONTINUE READING

Category:4-6 Months, Ask a Sleep Expert Series, Sleep Training

September 20, 2017

The 6 Month Sleep Regression: What it is and How to Get Through it

by Bailey Gaddis

You might have heard your parent-friends grumble about spending weeks slogging through sleepless nights around their baby’s four month birthday, adjusting routines, creating an ideal sleep sanctuary, and finally getting their baby to sleep in intervals longer than 30-minutes – and you sighed in relief that the sleep regression missed your baby – then wham...CONTINUE READING

Category:4-6 Months, Sleep Problems

September 12, 2017

The 4 Month Sleep Regression (or Progression!)

by Bailey Gaddis

So, your little angel who slept like a teenager for the first three months of their life is now sleeping like a baby – aka, waking up every few hours and popping their eyes open at the drop of a pen, or the click of the door as you leave the room? While many would...CONTINUE READING

Category:4-6 Months, Sleep Problems

August 9, 2017

How to Prepare for a Baby – The Essential To-Do List

by Bailey Gaddis

Preparing for a permanent resident in your life that you’ve never met can be tricky, but doing nothing to prepare is even trickier. While there is no way to ensure you won’t be popped with surprises during early motherhood, there are ways to set yourself up for greater success, satisfaction, and sanity before your wiggly...CONTINUE READING

Category:Pregnancy

July 26, 2017

Pregnancy Insomnia – Where it Comes From and What to do About it

by Bailey Gaddis

Oh sweet relief- after a long day of being pregnant you’re finally nestling in your soft bed, cuddling with your body pillow, and listening to your partner not snoring – you’re ready for a good night’s sleep. But wait, you can’t sleep? While pregnant women should absolutely be exempt from insomnia it unfortunately has a...CONTINUE READING

Category:Pregnancy

How to Introduce Your Pet to Your New Baby

Staying Cool in the Summer When Pregnant

Tips for Traveling With Baby

10 Pregnancy Myths Busted

The 8 Month Sleep Regression

Newborn Sleeping Too Much?

When to Start Sleep Training – Best Practices From a Sleep Trainer

The 6 Month Sleep Regression: What it is and How to Get Through it

The 4 Month Sleep Regression (or Progression!)

How to Prepare for a Baby – The Essential To-Do List

Pregnancy Insomnia – Where it Comes From and What to do About it

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