Overtired baby

How to Prevent Overtiredness

Every parent has been there: your baby is fussing, rubbing their eyes, and fighting sleep with all their might. The culprit? Overtiredness. When a baby becomes overtired, their bodies release stress hormones like cortisol, making it harder for them to settle down and fall asleep. The result? A cranky baby who has difficulty drifting off…

3 month old short naps

3 Month Old Short Naps

Does it feel like you just put your baby down for a nap, only to hear them waking up again 20 minutes later? You’re not alone! Many parents find that around the 3-month mark, their little ones suddenly start taking super short naps—leaving you wondering, what just happened to those longer stretches? At this age,…

False starts at bedtime

How to Stop False Starts at Bedtime

You’ve spent the evening soothing your baby, following the perfect bedtime routine, and finally, they’re asleep. But just 30 minutes later, they’re awake again—what gives? This frustrating scenario is known as a “false start” at bedtime, and it can throw off your whole night. False starts are common, especially in babies and toddlers, but they…