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June 8, 2023

“Why is my toddler taking forever to fall asleep?!”

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I hear it all the time: my 2 or 3 year old takes forever to fall asleep, and we are all so exhausted (and frustrated)! Let’s walk through several of the most common reasons this happens and what you can do about it. Too tired or not tired enough. Your child might be too tired… […]

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When someone says to me “my pediatrician isn’t

When someone says to me “my pediatrician isn’t concerned about x (any of this topics listed above)”, that is basically like telling me “my dentist isn’t concerned about my broken arm.”

Your pediatrician most likely isn’t an expert in this area. And it’s okay- they aren’t meant to be experts in every area related to health and wellbeing! But the problem is many aren’t telling parents this and are still assuming the posture/position of expert in all of these areas leaving parents confused because they are getting conflicting information. Or confused because they know in their gut something isn’t right with their baby, but their pediatrician is dismissing their concerns.

If you believe your child is struggling in one of these areas, don’t look to your pediatrician alone for answers. You will likely need to seek out the therapists, the body workers, the lactation consultants, and the airway focused providers.

Comment RED FLAGS for a link to my blog post with more info about these issues and provider directories + where to get help.

#newmama #firsttimemom #raisingtinyhumans #letthembelittle #tonguetie #mynameismama #parentingtips

This is the first baby I’ve thought to continue

This is the first baby I’ve thought to continue using my pregnancy pillow while bedsharing and it’s been a total game changer for my comfort level! Comment PILLOW LINK and I’ll send you the link to my fave pregnancy pillow.

Here’s why I love this set up so much:

1. You have allllll the support you need around your body with only ONE pillow to provide it all. I find using multiple pillows around the body can get excessive and hard to manage + they are always moving around. Having it in one piece helps it all to stay connected and less movement. I also love having my feet supported as well- so comfy!

2. The back support is a game changer for comfort and allows you to rotate a bit towards your back (while still being in a side lying position) and takes pressure off that shoulder joint you’re laying on all night. This is nice for back sleepers who still want to bedshare safely and comfortably.

3. That pillow supporting your back also can help make sure you don’t accidentally roll onto your back in your sleep (this is something a lot of moms have concerns over re:safety).

Have you tried this? What tools do you use to make bedsharing more comfy?

Comment SNUGGLES for safe bedsharing guidelines 👇

#newmama #bedsharing #safesleep #raisingtinyhumans #letthembelittle #mynameismama #postpartumjourney #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingtips

I stock up for the entire year during this sale, a

I stock up for the entire year during this sale, and since my entire family uses this one bottle for body wash and shampoo, I spend less $ than I would buying conventional products from the store.

Comment BODY WASH for the sale link 👇

Non-toxic, and microbiome friendly. Great for those who have skin issues as it doesn’t strip the skin of its natural bacteria like most soaps do.

Pro tip- this is the best non toxic product I’ve tried for shampoo! Just double wash (wash, rinse and repeat) and the second time around, you’ll get a nice lather in your hair.

You don’t need to use a ton. One of these bottles lasts my family of 4 about a month and a half.

#newmama #nontoxicbeauty #nontoxicliving #eczema #raisingtinyhumans #parentinghacks #letthembelittle

It just gets better! #motherhoodrising #raisingti

It just gets better!

#motherhoodrising #raisingtinyhumans #mynameismama #motherhoodrising #ohmother #letthembelittle

This little audio player changed our lives! I reme

This little audio player changed our lives! I remember when my oldest was 3 and I had a super high needs infant, and we had just moved across the country. My infant needed me to sleep and wouldn’t fall asleep in the carrier so getting his naps in was so stressful, and the only thing I could do was turn on the tv for my daughter while I laid with my baby.

I did what I had to do in that stressful and chaotic time, but it became an issue. My toddler was very sensitive to watching tv and her behavior changed. There were lots of meltdowns and she was routinely more dysregulated. I knew something had to change and we had to get into a better routine.

I introduced the Yoto player and she loved it, and within a week we were having consistent screen free quiet/nap time. Literally changed our lives! Behavior improved too!

They are having their biggest sale of the year! Comment STORY and I’ll send you the link + my blog posts on how to introduce quiet time with your toddler.

#quiettime #toddlermom #raisingtinyhumans #mynameismama #naptime #motherhoodrising #screenfree #screentime #parentinghacks #parentingtips

Comment RECIPE for these delicious nutrient dense

Comment RECIPE for these delicious nutrient dense snacks and treats, and I’ll send em right to your inbox + send you the link to my favorite protein powder that is 30% off this week! 👇👇

I love Equip Prime Protein because it’s clean and made with grass fed beef isolate. My stomach can’t tolerate whey or peanut protein, and this one is gut friendly and the equivalent of eating 4oz of grass fed beef per serving. And it’s delicious!

While my kids are offered protein rich foods throughout the day, we know kids can be picky about what they eat, and sometimes that means we have to be creative about getting more protein into their little bodies. I love supplementing with this protein powder because it’s clean, and I can feel good about giving it to my kids, and best of all, it never hurts our stomachs or causes bloating.

If you aren’t a fan of stevia, they just launched a new flavor, cinnamon roll, that’s sweetened with monk fruit and coconut sugar and it is PHENOMENAL. I made the chia seed pudding with it this time around and *chef’s kiss*.

30% off this protein powder through dec 2! I’ll send you the link and those recipes, just comment RECIPE.

#newmama #kidssnacks #mealideas #healthyrecipes #mynameismama #parentinghacks #raisingtinyhumans

Story time: I was talking with another mom and m

Story time:

I was talking with another mom and mentioned that most naps with my 4 month currently happen in the carrier because she doesn’t sleep in a crib. And she said,

“I would go crazy if I had to wear my baby for all naps. Mine just nurse to sleep and I pop them in the crib and they take naps there.”

She didn’t mean anything by this, but in my head, like I always do, I started doubting myself and thinking that I need to try harder to get my baby sleeping in her crib. That if it’s so easy for this mom, it should be easy for me too. If I was a first time mom, this comment would have made me spiral and pull out the sleep training strategies.

But then I remembered what it felt like to “just try a little harder” with my first baby. When I would spend half the day in her dark nursery trying to get her to sleep in the crib, taking 30 minutes to get her to sleep, only to have her wake immediately upon laying her down and having to start all over only to do it all again. How I would count down the minutes until my husband got home because I was so anxious and miserable. How I didn’t want to leave the house because I felt like a failure and didn’t want anyone asking how my baby was sleeping.

I tried the crib thing once, and it didn’t work for us. And guess what? That same baby is now a child who sleeps independently. It all works out.

Even if my baby might sleep in her crib if I just did more and tried harder doesn’t mean that’s the easiest or most peaceful thing for me to do. It doesn’t mean I have time to do that right now with 3 children.

But I have tried the crib, and she doesn’t sleep in it.

What’s important to remember here is that temperament is king. It matters more than any other factor when it comes to how and where your baby sleeps.

That mom I spoke to didn’t have to try to get her babies sleeping in their crib. It just happened because of their temperament. I haven’t yet had a baby with that kind of temperament and it’s okay.

We give ourselves way too much credit for how our baby sleeps when in reality, temperament dictates probably 85% of it.

Comment FREEBIE for free responsive sleep resources 👇

#babysleep #cosleeping #babywearing

Comment AIRWAY WEBINAR for more info about mouth b

Comment AIRWAY WEBINAR for more info about mouth breathing and airway development and how the toothpillow device can help your child!

I just came across another comment from a healthcare professional advising a mom to stop breastfeeding her child at night because she believes that’s what is causing cavities. This is not true! Breast milk alone does not cause caries- in fact BM has substances in it that helps to prevent decay. There are so many factors that can be involved with tooth decay, and yes, in combination with these factors, it is possible in some cases that breast milk at night can contribute to decay. But it’s not the breast milk itself that is the problem! And if you stop night feeds without addressing the root cause, decay is likely to still continue.

Mouth breathing is a huge risk factor for cavities because it dries out the mouth and decreases the pH, allowing bacteria to thrive. Oral ties can also contribute because you can see a pooling of milk around the teeth when that is not the physiological design.

In addition to decay, mouth breathing can contribute to a plethora of health and oral motor related issues, and it can negatively impact sleep. We are designed to breathe through our nose, even at night (and no, babies are not supposed to breathe through their mouths as some healthcare professionals incorrectly assert).

The Toothpillow is an incredible device that facilitates nasal breathing, grows the jaw, expands the palate and makes more room for adult teeth- and it can even prevent future orthodontic work! My 4 year old has been using it for about 8 months, and the change in the shape of his jaw we’ve seen has been incredible. He also struggled with cavities as he was a 100% mouth breather and he hasn’t had a new cavity since beginning the appliance.

When you use my code KULIK, you can get a free consult (no risk or obligation) + save $200 on treatment if you decide to move forward. Submit your consult now and you may be eligible in time for the Black Friday sale next week!

#newmama #firsttimemom #mouthbreathing #airway #breastfeedingtoddler #nightwean #raisingtinyhumans #parentinghacks #oralties

On the contrary, I get way more done by baby weari

On the contrary, I get way more done by baby wearing than I would if I spent my days trying to force my baby to be independent to the extent that she is not developmentally ready for.

Comment CARRIER LINKS and I’ll dm you some of my fave carriers for different stages.

#babywearing #raisingtinyhumans #letthembelittle #newborn #postpartumjourney #mynameismama #breastfeedingmama

Game changer. I’ve thrown way too many spoiled f

Game changer. I’ve thrown way too many spoiled food items that get shoved in the back of the fridge and are out of sight, out of mind. We put all our random jars and condiments on this shelf and this lazy susan has been so helpful to make the most of the space while still being able to access everything!

Comment LAZY and I’ll send it to you!

#affiliate #organization #parentinghacks #momhacks

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