It is customary to throw a birthday party for your child’s first birthday, but birthday parties are expensive and time-consuming. Plus, at one year old, your baby will not even…
What is an Au Pair?
When it comes to childcare for your baby, there are many available options. Many families utilize babysitters, nannies, and family members to watch their children while they work or have…
What Are Godparents?
As a new parent, you have likely thought about how best to raise your child. You and your partner may have considered the best ways to support and guide your…
What Medicines Can an Infant Have?
If your baby is feeling unwell, it may be tempting to give them something from your medicine cabinet to treat it. However, adult medicine can be very dangerous for babies….
Helping a Toddler with a Cough or Cold
Colds are common in young children, especially when they start interacting with other kids and going to school. Exposure to germs helps your child develop an immune system, and it’s…
Three Homemade Baby Foods
As your baby nears the six-month mark, it becomes time to start solids. Solids come in two different stages. Stage 1 baby food is typically very thin and easy for…
When Do Baby Teeth Come In
Most people have primary teeth inside the gums when they’re born. These teeth will come through the gums later, and the eruption of baby teeth varies from person to person….
Three Ways to Help a Constipated Baby
Babies can go a long time between bowel movements, and for the most part, this is normal. It is completely normal for a baby to go several days to a…
What is a Sip and See?
Once your baby is born, it is natural for people to want to visit you and meet them. Traditionally, people would just come by whenever they wanted, but a new…
What is a Push Present?
New traditions are getting started all the time, and one of the more recent traditions is a push present. A push present has been increasing in popularity over the last…
Setting Up a Baby Shower
Planning a baby shower can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many moving parts to the process, but with a solid checklist and a well-working plan,…
Is My Newborn Getting Enough Sleep?
Between the diaper changes and feeding sessions, newborns have a busy schedule. Babies often fall asleep during the day, but because you have to wake them up frequently to eat,…
What is Baby Fever?
When you’re ready to have a child or a grandchild, you may experience strong emotions associated with children. This phenomenon seems to affect childless adults who are of parenting age….
The Ins and Outs of Pacifiers
Babies have a strong sucking reflex, and many babies may start sucking their thumb or fingers before they are even born. The sucking reflex is necessary to gain nutrients, but…
How do Babies Learn?
When your baby is first born, they may not do very much. As they get older, they start smiling, laughing, crawling, and more. Babies pick up this information naturally, and…
Does Playing Classical Music Make Your Baby Smarter?
Every parent wants the best for their children, especially when it comes to their academic career. The Mozart effect was first reported in 1993, and it found that college students…
Unique Places to Find Baby Names
If you have been agonizing over your baby’s name, you’re not alone. Picking your baby’s name is a serious decision because the name you choose will follow them for the…
Three Unique Things to Baby Proof in Your House
One of the most important things you will do before the baby comes is baby-proof your home. We are all aware of the obvious things like putting safety covers over…
When do Your Baby’s Teeth First Come In?
Teething is a process where your baby’s first teeth come through their gums. It can be stressful and frustrating for both babies and parents, and this process can start as…
What are the First Real Foods You Should Give Your Baby?
One of your baby’s most important milestones is starting solids. Babies can start solids between four and six months, but it still depends on your baby. Before starting a baby…
When Should You Sign Your Toddler Up for Preschool?
The average starting age for preschool is between three and four, But the Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines the preschool age range between three and five years old….
How to Deal with a Sick Baby
If your baby hasn’t gotten sick yet, they will, and a sick baby is rarely a happy one. When your baby is sick, they will be fussy and difficult to…
Three Lesser-Known Milestones in Your Baby’s First Year
Your baby’s first year of life is packed with many milestones, including rolling over, taking their first steps, and saying their first words. These milestones are generally well known, but…
What is the Fourth Trimester?
Most people think of pregnancy as a nine-month, three-trimester event, but more and more professionals consider the 12 weeks immediately after you have your baby as the fourth trimester. The…
Why Do Babies Spit Up?
It’s normal for babies to spit up, especially after they swallow air during feeding. When your baby’s stomach is full or they shift positions suddenly after eating, they may spit…
Dealing with Sleep Deprivation with a Newborn
Most babies start sleeping through the night around three months old. However, before that point, newborns need constant attention. They need to eat almost every two hours, and they need…
When to Begin Potty Training your Baby
Potty training is a major milestone for children and their parents. Children can’t wait to be more independent, and parents can’t wait to stop spending so much money on diapers….
When Does a Baby Become a Toddler?
When a child reaches a year of age, they become a toddler. Toddlers can vary a lot in their size, shape, and what milestones they’ve reached, but even then, there…
How Often do you Bathe a Newborn?
Bathing your newborn is one of the most nerve-racking things about bringing home your new baby. You may have many questions about the process, and you want to make sure…
Can Newborns Sleep too Much?
Some parents of newborns wonder if they will ever get a full night’s rest ever again, but on the other hand, other parents are lucky enough to have a baby…
How Long do Babies Need to be in Diapers?
Diapers are one of the biggest expenses for new parents. Your newborn may need a diaper change every 2 to 3 hours, but as they get older, they will need…
What Music Should You Play for your Baby?
Playing music has many benefits for your baby, including brightening their mood and boosting their language skills. Playing music for your baby is also a great way to interact with…
Can Babies Sense Stress?
Babies are like sponges because they soak up all the information around them. They pick up emotional cues from others and use the response of their caregivers to determine how…
Can Babies Have Separation Anxiety?
Separation anxiety is when your baby starts becoming anxious at the idea of you leaving. Symptoms of separation anxiety can be clinging to parents, extreme crying, refusing to sleep alone…
Picking the Best Baby Toys
Playtime is a major part of your new baby’s development. Play can help cognitive and physical development along with emotional and social growth. Children can learn about themselves and the…
How to Choose a Pediatrician
One of the most important decisions you’re going to make in your baby’s life is choosing a pediatrician. A pediatrician is a doctor who specializes in the physical, behavioral, and…
When do Babies Say Their First Words?
Babies make many different noises, including coos, gurgles, and cries, but none of these are true speech. Experts used to think that babies reach the speech milestone around 12 months…
How to Diagnose Baby Cries
Newborns spend up to three hours a day crying, and while this is normal, it can be rather distressing for parents and babies. Sometimes babies cry for no obvious reason,…
How Long Should You Breastfeed your Baby?
Human breast milk is the only milk that is specifically designed for human babies. This natural food source reduces the risk of asthma, obesity, sudden infant death syndrome, gastrointestinal problems,…
Do Newborns Dream?
Adults are most likely to dream during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. While dreams can happen in other sleep stages, REM sleep is the most common time for adults to…
How to Burp a Baby
Burping your baby is a necessary part of feeding because when your baby drinks, they swallow air along with the milk or formula. These air bubbles in their tummy can…
When Do Babies Roll Over?
In the first year of life, babies have many milestones to reach. One of the first major milestones is reaching their birth weight. Another milestone is learning how to control…
When Do Babies Crawl?
At the beginning of their life, your baby is completely dependent on you to move around. Because of this, crawling is a huge milestone. It is the first move towards…
4 Must-Have Baby Items
Preparing for a new baby can be daunting, and there’s no shortage of baby items available for purchase. It can be overwhelming to decide which items you need and which…
How Much Should a Newborn Eat?
The most important task you have as a new mother is to make sure your baby gets enough food, and it can be daunting for the first few weeks. Whether…
How Much do Newborn Babies Sleep?
Bringing your new baby home is an exciting experience. Newborns spend most of their time sleeping, eating, and using the bathroom, but is it possible for your baby to sleep…
What is a Sleep Coach?
When it comes down to it, every baby needs to be sleep trained. Sleep training means only one thing, and it is all about helping your child learn to fall…
What Milk to Give a Vegan Baby?
Veganism has been gaining popularity in recent years, so much so that even Megan Markel and Prince Harry may be raising their baby vegan. If you are vegan yourself, then…
When do Babies Sleep Cycles Lengthen?
When you first bring your baby home from the hospital, it may seem like all they do is sleep, eat, and poop. Newborns tend to sleep 15 to 16 hours…
Can Both Parents Sleep With a Newborn?
For many parents, bed-sharing is a rather heated debate. It’s easy to start asking yourself “can both parents sleep with a newborn? “Some cultures are pro bed-sharing, while others are…
How Long Should Baby Sleep In Parents Room?
A common question we get from new parents is how long should baby sleep in parents room? When you bring your baby home from the hospital, he will likely sleep…
When Can Your Baby Sleep with a Blanket?
Many baby shower gifts are crib-related, including sheets, comforters, hand stitched quilts, and knitted blankets. It’s tempting to put all these gifts in bed with your baby, but adding a…
Baby Sleep and the Seasons: How sleep changes with shorter days
2020 has had its fair share of shakeups (to say the least). Now that we’re settling into winter, there may be another change you’ve noticed recently: your baby’s sleeping habits….
5+ Tips For Adjusting To Parenthood After Adoption
November is National Adoption Month, celebrating and recognizing adoptive families everywhere. As those families well know, the adoption process — and life afterward — can be emotional and challenging. So,…
6 Reasons Your Family Needs a Sleep Coach
A sleepless baby can lead to sleepless nights for the entire family. But instead of feeling discouraged, you can feel empowered, educated, and — above all — well-rested. How? With…
Identifying Your Baby’s Sleep Style
Navigating newborns and infants are challenging for any parent. But identifying their sleep style or patterns can be even tougher, especially when you’re completely exhausted yourself. Here, Rachelle breaks down…
Managing Parental Stress During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on the country and the world in more ways than one. For parents, that stress is heightened as you work to adjust to…
5 Bedtime Routine Mistakes to Avoid
Bedtime routines are crucial for a good night’s sleep for everyone — babies, toddlers, and parents. But if your little ones are still struggling to get to bed or fall…
Tips for managing sleep schedules when homeschooling
With coronavirus cases still on the rise in parts of the U.S. (as of August 2020), many schools are opting to continue online learning to reduce the risk of continued…
Sleep Coach
Our sleep coaches are here to support you. Sleep by Rachelle can support all your sleep regression and training needs. Our sleep specialists will support your family in putting your…
Prepping for Holiday Travel With a New Baby
Travel is very different with a baby, and certainly can be more stressful. But don’t worry! We have all the info you need below to prepare for your holiday travels with a new baby.
Daylight Saving Time: How to Get Baby Back on Schedule
If you’re not living in one of the few states who don’t observe Daylight Saving Time, there are ways to get your baby’s internal clock back on schedule.
Keep the Kids (and Yourself) Safe This Flu Season
October is a wonderful time of the year, especially for families with kids: cooler temperatures, pretty fall foliage, and of course, Halloween! However, parents also know that October is also…
How to Start Weaning
The Sleep by Rachelle method of sleep training is more than just simple sleep tips. Understanding your baby’s nutrition and digestion is an important part of helping your baby find…
Sleep Regressions
The Three Main Sleep Regressions: When you think of sleep in the first year so many things will come to mind. When will your baby start sleeping through the…
Sleep Regression
What is a sleep regression? The four-month sleep regression is real but how can you sleep train through it.
Health and Fitness Tips During Pregnancy
Keeping healthy and fit during pregnancy is important for both mama and child. Safe, moderate exercise and a mindful, fulfilling diet might reduce the impact of many pregnancy-related ailments. Check out our tips for staying healthy and fit throughout your pregnancy.
Why, how, and when to swaddle
Why we swaddle our babies? From the day you bring your little one home, you will begin a journey of finding ways to soothe, feed, and help this little human…
How to Make Your Child’s Bedroom a Positive Place
ome kids have persistent nightmares, trouble sleeping, or behavioral problems that affect their quality of sleep. That’s why it’s important to make your child’s bedroom a positive place so they can get the best sleep possible. We have tips to help your child embrace their bedroom!
Postpartum Care Kit Essentials
It’s easy to focus on what you need to pack in your hospital bag before you give birth. But we’re here to remind you of something else that’s just as…
Checklist: What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
Are you an expecting mama whose due date is quickly approaching? You may be one of the many expecting moms out there: August and September are the most popular birth…
Quick Tips for Finding Zen as a Parent
Some days, it seems like you’re so busy that one mishap can derail your entire schedule. If you wake up just 10 minutes late, you feel like you’re playing catch…
How to Swaddle Your Baby Safely
Swaddling your baby is a simple way to keep your baby warm and secure by using a snugly fastened blanket. It can also be a source of comfort to your…
What Does a Sleep Coach Do?
For new parents, settling your baby into a decent sleep schedule can be exhausting. And if you turn to friends, parent groups, baby books, or your pediatrician for advice, it…
Introducing Sleep by Rachelle
Hi parents and families! We’re so excited to introduce you to Sleep by Rachelle! I’m Rachelle: infant sleep and development expert, author of Creating Sweet Dreams, mother of four, and…
European Baby Formula- Major Sleep Regressions in the First Year
– When you think of sleep in the first year so many things will come to mind. When will your baby start sleeping through the night is usually the first…
How to lay baby down – FAQ – Creating Sweet Dreams
– Who is This For? My program works most effectively for parents who: Prefer a gentle solution to sleep issues at night Are willing to implement a day time schedule…
How to lay baby down – FAQ – Creating Sweet Dreams
– Who is This For? My program works most effectively for parents who: Prefer a gentle solution to sleep issues at night Are willing to implement a day time schedule…
Tips for Passing Gas – Introduction to Solids – Creating Sweet Dreams
– Baby is growing up right before your eyes! Somehow it’s already time to introduce solids and you want to ensure they are getting the best nutrition possible. This course…
Baby Created Sleep Plan – Creating Sweet Dreams
– Creating Sweet Dreams by Rachelle Gershkovich “Using a gentle, baby created approach, our baby sleep training plans are holistic and nutrition-based. The program is all about love. Love for…
Transitions
Transition 1 – 8 pounds/ 8 Weeks Make sure your baby is ready for the first transition in sleep training. My baby is at least 8 pounds My baby is…
Transition 3 – 12 pounds
Make sure your baby is ready for Transition 3 of sleep training. My baby is at least 12 pounds My baby is NOT sick My baby has not had a…
Transition 4 – 15 pounds
Make sure your baby is ready for Transition 4 of sleep training. My baby is at least 15 pounds My baby is NOT sick My baby has not had a…