A Restful Night

Believe it or not, sleep support isn’t just for first-time parents!

The second or third time around, you’re not starting from scratch—you’re juggling nap schedules with school pickup, coordinating multiple caregivers, managing work, and trying to meet everyone’s needs at once. 😅

What worked before doesn’t always translate to a busier, fuller household. And that can leave even the most experienced parents feeling stuck.

At , we help you troubleshoot around the real-life variables that get in the way of your child’s sleep.

▪️ School pickup in the middle of your toddler’s nap.
▪️ A daycare schedule that throws off your baby’s entire day.
▪️ Multiple caregivers trying to stay on the same page.

This is where most families need support: not because they don’t know what to do, but because real life makes consistency harder.

So if you’ve been holding off on support because you’ve “done this before,” this is your reminder—you don’t have to figure it out on your own this time around.

Comment SLEEP below and we’ll send you a link to get started, or send me a message if you want to talk through what support could look like for your family.
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Spoiler alert: a lovey isn’t the solve for disruptive sleep but it can create a positive association with the crib and sleep.

This post breaks down everything you need to know about introducing a lovey into your child’s sleep routine!

And here are two bonus tips!

💡 BONUS TIP 1: Keep the lovey in the crib! Letting your child bring their lovey EVERYWHERE reduces the crib connection. My general rule: If it’s in the crib, it doesn’t leave, if it is played with outside of the crib it doesn’t come in!

💡 BONUS TIP 2: If your child is throwing their lovey out of the crib… and you’re going back in to get it… it may be turning into a game 👀 Instead of helping, it can quickly become a way to delay sleep or get extra visits from you.

Remember — your child doesn’t need a lovey to sleep well. Many children do perfectly fine without one!

Does your child use a lovey? What is it? Tell me below ⤵️ I’ll start!
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▫️How to introduce a lovey to my baby ▫️Westchester Sleep Consultant ▫️A Restful Night

First smile, first bite of food, first tooth, maybe even first step!

There is so much emphasis placed on the first year of a baby’s life that many parents hit the 12-month mark and think… “wait… there’s more!?”

12 months ushers in more movement, stronger language skills, increased communication, and yes… some sleep disruptions along the way. Here’s what to expect:

🔹 Most 12 month olds start on a two-nap schedule and gradually transition to one nap over the coming months

🔹 It’s okay to toggle between one and two naps depending on your schedule and your child’s cues

🔹 Aim for about 2.5 hours of total daytime sleep (either in one nap or split between two)

🔹 A consistent morning wake-up time helps create predictability for your day

🔹 Your child is starting to understand routines, this is a great time to solidify a consistent bedtime routine any caregiver can follow

🔹 Nap and bedtime protest are common as your child is leaning to stand and vocalize more (if you are dealing with this book a consult with us, we’ll get this solved!)

Comments SCHEDULE below and we’ll you a link to download our full 12 month schedule with all the sleep milestones and commonly asked questions we answer all the time!