Michelle GoudyMay 20, 20203 minWhy Sleep Training Isn't WorkingFamilies come to me looking for help with their child's sleep. Most of the time, they've tried some form (or all the forms!) of sleep tr...
Michelle GoudyMay 13, 20202 minSleep Training and AttachmentOne of the concerns many parents have surrounding sleep training, is how it will affect the bond with their child. Will their child feel...
Michelle GoudyMay 6, 20202 minThe Secret to Longer NapsI usually nap when my kids' nap. Or do laundry. Or clean. Or just sit on the couch and stare into space. Whatever I do, I love nap ti...
Michelle GoudyApr 29, 20202 minThe Drowsy But Awake Myth"Put your baby down for sleep drowsy but awake." You've heard it before. I've said it before. In fact, I've said it a lot. The idea i...
Michelle GoudyApr 22, 20202 minSleep Training While Room SharingThe American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies sleep in their parent's room until at least 6 months of age, ideally until 12 m...
Michelle GoudyApr 15, 20202 minSaying Goodbye to the SwaddleBabies love to be swaddled. Swaddles stifle the Moro, or startle, reflex and mimic the confines of the womb. But babies can't be swaddl...
Michelle GoudyApr 8, 20202 minThe Dreaded Early Wake UpNext to frequent night wakings, early wake ups are the most common complaint I get from parents. And it’s not even usually a complaint. ...
Michelle GoudyApr 1, 20202 minThe Ideal Sleep EnvironmentWhen I was expecting my first child, I spent all kinds of time on Pinterest finding inspiration for the perfect nursery. I picked out a ...
Michelle GoudyDec 20, 20191 minSo Peep Baby Backseat Mirror for CarI finally found a car mirror that works! After using a few cheap ones that never seemed to stay put or required me to shove towels behin...
Michelle GoudyNov 22, 20191 minSleeper HeroI love the Sleeper Hero and so do my kids. I first found Sleeper Hero online when my son was 3 and transitioning to a big bed. We had t...
Michelle GoudyNov 20, 20193 minConfessionsAs a sleep coach, I generally practice what I preach. BUT I'm human too and don't always follow through. Here are a few of my "confessi...
Michelle GoudyNov 8, 20191 minWubbaNub PacifierDespite my best efforts, neither of my kids were very interested in the pacifier. It drove me nuts. Other kids would be crying and thei...
Michelle GoudyNov 6, 20192 minWhy I Believe in Sleep TrainingI firmly believe you do not have to justify your parenting choices to anyone, but I wanted to share why sleep training was the best thing...
Michelle GoudyNov 1, 20191 minSummer Infant Portable BoosterAlthough not sleep related, this is one of my favorite products. We were gifted one last year for Christmas for our then 10 month old an...
Michelle GoudyOct 30, 20192 minDaylight Saving TimeBefore having children, I LOVED to fall back. I'd get an extra hour of sleep and it was glorious. Now that I have kids, I feel differen...
Michelle GoudyOct 25, 20191 minZipadee-Zip Sleep SuitThe Zipadee-Zip Sleep Suit is a starfish type sleep suit that is mainly used for children aged 3 - 24 months. The idea behind the Zipade...
Michelle GoudyOct 9, 20192 minSafe Sleep in the Real WorldLast week I shared with you some of the recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatricians regarding safe sleep. Many families (...
Michelle GoudyOct 4, 20191 minSnuggle Me Organic LoungerThe Snuggle Me Organic Lounger was introduced to me by my sister in law who crowns it her favorite baby product. This lounger is designe...
Michelle GoudyOct 2, 20192 minSafe SleepOctober is Safe Sleep Awareness month so it's a great time to share safe sleep guidelines. You may hear the phrase "safe sleep" frequent...