What do you tell parents that say "my baby hates to be swaddled?" It’s the perfect tool to help babies transition out of the swaddle too.ĥ. I teach parents to just leave one arm out for 3-5 nights and then slowly begin leaving both arms out. It even helps little ones transition out of the swaddle once they are rolling over. The Ollie fits babies from birth until they are done being swaddled therefore, it’s the only swaddle parents need to purchase. This swaddle is easy to use and changes lives daily. The moisture wicking fabric prevents babies from overheating. It helps calm fussy babies and truly enhances infant sleep. The Ollie helps newborns ease from the womb to the outside world. The Ollie Swaddle is one of the best baby products on the market. But, I always go one step further: get The Ollie Swaddle. Matthew Abrams, MD, Medical Director of Neonatology in Scottsdale, Arizona.Ĥ. Baby sleep is vital for development," said Dr. "As a first time parent or parent of many, this class is the best one ever. When this mother gathered her pregnant friends together to hear the seven tips.the first class was created and has been in high demand since! It is actually the top prenatal/newborn class in the Phoenix Metro area (and is available online now at Sleep is the best gift you can give your new baby. Others were in awe, but really it was quite simple. The mother simply implemented my seven tips. There was no need for "cry it out", sleep training, or rigid breastfeeding schedules. By eight weeks of age, both babies were sleeping eight hours EVERY night. I offered practical tips for daytime and nighttime care. A new mom of twins hired me to assist her directly after coming home from the hospital. The "Will I Ever Sleep Again" Class was born out of a mom's desire to help her pregnant friends. This class is specifically for expectant families or those with newborns less than 12 weeks of age. Parents learn about feedings, naps, bedtimes, night awakenings and how to fit them all together so the entire family gets more sleep. “Will I Ever Sleep Again” is a class that discusses healthy sleep habits from the very beginning. Tell us about your class "Will I Ever Sleep Again?" It fosters development, well-being and bonding.ģ. We know sleep deprivation in moms leads to a higher incidence of postpartum depression, maternal anxiety, and marital difficulty. Sleep is so much more than just “turning off” for baby brains. Babies who have more consolidated night sleep were shown to have higher cognitive scores in research studies. Memory and learning is strengthened during infant sleep. Sleep has shown to be vital for infant brain development. When the entire family is rested, the most effective bonding possible can occur. My passion is to show parents that healthy sleep habits aren’t hard to create if you started in the first 12 weeks of life. I knew I could make a difference in their lives. I could totally relate to their experience. While working in an OB office I witnessed first-hand how tired new moms are in those first few months. I created Taking Cara Babies with the mission to educate, encourage, and empower new families. Over the years, I became known as the “Baby Sleep Expert” among my friends and in our circles. Fortunately, my last three babies were born in four years and I got lots of practice. I found that healthy sleep habits are so much easier to CREATE than trying to CORRECT infant sleep problems. Sleep deprivation and a desire for a rested family set me on my journey to research infant sleep. We knew sleep was important for our baby (and OURSELVES), but how to get sleep… we had no idea. I must admit, when it came to sleep, we were clueless. I believed my background in neonatal nursing and being married to a pediatrician would mean having a new baby would be a cake walk. I had been a nurse for many years when I brought my first baby home from the hospital. I was able to spend time with Cara and discuss some of our top questions. She is an educator and sleep consultant who helps families all across the nation. Cara is married to a pediatrician and is a mom to four. She is a Registered Nurse with 18 years experience in Neonatal ICU, Labor & Delivery, Antepartum and Postpartum Care. I am excited to have the opportunity to introduce Cara Dumaplin, Founder of Taking Cara Babies.
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