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Dress baby in layers, gate-check your stroller and bring noise-canceling headphones
Preschoolers who wake up early or have trouble falling asleep may not need their afternoon nap
If parents can’t get along with one another, they’ll need to determine what’s best for their child in separate situations
This sleep training method can bring quick results, but it may be stressful for parents
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This technique involves picking up your baby to soothe them if they fuss or cry, but then, returning them to their crib before they fall asleep
Also known as graduated extinction, ‘Ferberizing’ teaches your child to self-soothe and fall asleep on their own
This technique can initially take a lot of time and patience, but it can also comfort your child as they learn to fall asleep on their own
You can choose one method or combine aspects from a few to help your baby learn to sleep through the night
This burnout is characterized by physical and mental exhaustion and feelings like worry, guilt and overwhelm
First things first: It doesn’t mean anybody did anything wrong
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