You made it through the infant stage and you are sailing into toddlerhood… Then WHAM – your toddler is all of a sudden waking up all night long again like a newborn! Likely he or she is also fighting naps, bringing the bedtime drama and maybe some early morning wake ups thrown in for… [Read More]
What steps can I take to reduce the risk of SIDS for my baby?
October is SIDS Awareness Month and today’s post will help you answer the question “what steps can I take to reduce the risk of SIDS for my baby?” SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a topic that no one wants to talk about, but parents think (*obsess*) about as a natural part of having a… [Read More]
Enhance Your Child’s Healthy Sleep Habits with Essential Oils
Today on the Bella Luna Sleep Blog, we are welcoming, Brianne Squires to join us to share how you can enhance your child’s healthy sleep habits with essential oils! I’m a huge fan of using essential oils to help enhance children’s soothing routines and promote sleep. Brianne is an expert on essential oils and pretty… [Read More]
Top 10 Baby Sleep Myths & The Real Deal
Families with little ones experiencing sleep challenges have likely heard all of these statements. As a child sleep coach, I hear them every single day from parents and in Facebook groups! Although family and friends have good intentions, sharing these sleep myths are actually really counterproductive. Below I’ll provide insight into the real deal so… [Read More]
Surviving the 8-10 Month Sleep Regression
As a certified child sleep coach, I spend a lot of time talking about the 8-10 month sleep regression and helping parents through it. I hear this a lot from parents, “my child has never a been a good sleeper and I didn’t think sleep could get much worse, but when the 8 month sleep… [Read More]
Determining the Best Bedtime and How Much Sleep Your Child Needs
As a certified child sleep consultant, I am asked a lot about the best bedtime for babies and children; as well as how much sleep children need each day to meet their sleep needs. It makes sense that parents want to make sure that they are providing their children with adequate rest – SLEEP IS… [Read More]
How did you decide to become a Child Sleep Consultant?
I am asked this question A LOT! Perhaps I should step back a minute and first introduce myself… Hello! I am Christine Brown, founder of Bella Luna Sleep Consulting and a Child Sleep Consultant. I am also “Mama” to twin toddler boys, Ryan and Nicholas; a doggy mommy to a Boxer, Max, and a Boston… [Read More]