All right ladies, let’s discuss: what crazy things have you done to get your kids to sleep? Both of my kids have gone through extensive periods where they were not good sleepers, so I feel like I’ve read every possible article and tried every possible “get your kids to sleep” hack out there. So let’s discuss: … Read More about What Crazy Things Have You Done to Get Your Kids to Sleep?
Make My Life Easier Thursday: Philips Hue Lights
2018 Update: We still stand by this review of Philips Hue Lights for nursery rooms (and general discussion of how to use smart lights for your nursery) — but you may want to check out some of our more recent stories about bedtime, including our recent post on how to get your kids to sleep. … Read More about Make My Life Easier Thursday: Philips Hue Lights
Family Friday: Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Radiohead
2018 Update: We still stand by this Rockabye Baby review — but you may want to check out some of our more recent stories about bedtime, including our recent post on how to get your kids to sleep. In case you’re not familiar with the Rockabye Baby! line of CDs, they are instrumental lullaby versions of … Read More about Family Friday: Rockabye Baby! Lullaby Renditions of Radiohead
Lil’ One Tuesday: Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy
Happy Tuesday! Since I’m sure we’re all recovering from lots of buying this past weekend, I thought I’d give a shoutout to this drugstore favorite of mine as we head into winter months: Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy. I use it myself when I have severely chapped lips and want more than my usual … Read More about Lil’ One Tuesday: Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy
Finally Friday: Aurora Borealis Nightlight
2018 Update: You may want to check out some of our more recent stories about bedtime, including our recent post on how to get your kids to sleep. My younger son (H, 25 months) is the night owl in the family — on nights when my husband and I give in to sleep on the … Read More about Finally Friday: Aurora Borealis Nightlight
Nursing/Feeding Tuesday: Nite-Nite Light Bulb
We got a version of this “sleepy baby” lightbulb from Hammacher Schlemmer a while ago — we were ordering other stuff and it was on sale, so I figured, why not throw it in — and we’ve been very happy with it. We have it in the reading lamp closest to my 4.5-year-old’s bed (although it would also work well for babies’ nighttime feedings and diaper changes), and bedtime has been easier since we got it. I’m not sure I’d say the former light energized him, but this one definitely seems to make it easier for him to recognize it’s bedtime. The Hammacher Schlemmer one is still available for $20, but this one is also highly rated and available through Amazon Prime for $20 as well. SCS Nite-Nite Light Bulb
Hmn: here’s a whole article about it in the NYT.
The Head Cold vs. Your Baby
When my first son, J, was a baby and toddler, his colds were the worst. I remember hanging out on the floor of our little bathroom with the shower on full-blast. Steam filled the air as I tried to keep him entertained — and sweated like a fiend in my sweater. (Since I worried his little body might get overheated … Read More about The Head Cold vs. Your Baby
Weighted Blankets, Overactive Four-Year-Olds, and Sleep (Sweet, Elusive Sleep)
2018 Update: We still stand by this weighted blanket review (we’ve even raved about weighted blankets for adults)– but you may want to check out some of our more recent stories about bedtime, including our recent post on how to get your kids to sleep. I’ve seen this article about weighted blankets floating around social … Read More about Weighted Blankets, Overactive Four-Year-Olds, and Sleep (Sweet, Elusive Sleep)
Everyone Thursday: Black-Out Pleated Shades
2018 Update: We still stand by this rave review of temporary black-out pleated shades for kids’ rooms, hotels, and grandparents’ houses– but you may want to check out some of our more recent stories about bedtime, including our recent post on how to get your kids to sleep. Yes, these temporary blackout shades may be … Read More about Everyone Thursday: Black-Out Pleated Shades