Tag: co-sleeping
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Co-Sleeping: A Contradiction in Terms
Get Pregnant Fast Some so-called “parenting gurus” (you know, anyone with an internet connection) will vehemently discourage the practice of co-sleeping with your little one. Their concerns usually stem from safety issues, but there’s also a belief that letting your child share your bed could lead to them wanting to sleep with you until they…
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Why Every Hospital Should Embrace the Revolutionary Co-Sleeping Bed for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve ever found yourself struggling to get out of a hospital bed just to soothe your crying newborn after a c-section or vaginal delivery, you’re not alone. A game-changing invention has emerged that could make those exhausting nights a thing of the past. An Australian parenting website recently showcased a maternity…
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What Is ‘Breastsleeping’ and How Can It Benefit Breastfeeding Moms?
Get Pregnant Fast You might have come across the term “breastsleeping” and found yourself scratching your head in confusion. No, it’s not just the latest trend in breastfeeding pillows or a phrase concocted by a sleep-deprived parent in a frenzy. It’s actually a concept introduced by Dr. James McKenna, a sleep expert and the head…
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Co-Sleepers Have a Secret: Yes, They Do It Too!
Get Pregnant Fast Couples often choose not to co-sleep for numerous reasons. Concerns about rolling onto the baby or smothering them with blankets are common. Many parents also fear they’ll establish poor sleep habits or, most importantly, that intimacy will vanish altogether after welcoming a little one. At first glance, these worries seem valid. Suddenly,…
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Welcome to Parenthood: A Chaotic Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When my little one was just two days old, our hospital pediatrician made a special trip to my bedside. With a serious tone, she warned me that if I brought my baby into bed with us, there was a real risk of rolling over and unintentionally smothering him in his sleep. “Just…
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Why I Disregarded These 8 Parenting Guidelines—and Why You Might Consider It Too
Get Pregnant Fast As a first-time mom at 34, I envisioned a clear-cut parenting philosophy, filled with “always” and “never” rules. However, reality quickly showed me that those rules often need a little bending. For every guideline I firmly set, I discovered compelling reasons to toss them aside. Here’s my take on eight common parenting…
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Your 1-Year-Old Toddler: Week 32 Update
When Your Little One Stages a Sleep Protest Get Pregnant Fast Just when you think you’ve got the bedtime routine under control, your toddler stages a sleep protest that leaves you feeling exasperated. You might be tempted to shout, “Seriously?!” But don’t fret—we’ve got your back. Are you a co-sleeping family? The debate over co-sleeping…