March is National Sleep Month and to kick off our 3 part series dedicated to helping us get the best sleep possible, we have pediatric sleep consultant Becca Campbell joining Vanessa and co-host Kara to talk all things related to babies sleeping. Here are some tips from Becca:

Tip #1: Many moms like to have their babies close to them at night. A bassinet next to the bed is a great way to keep your newborn close. But then you might find yourself waking up to every coo and grunt. Try moving the bassinet to the other side of the room. Your baby is still nearby, but all those sweet nighttime sounds aren’t disturbing your own sleep.

Tip #2: Does this scenario sound familiar? Baby is tired and cranky but won’t go down for a nap, so you strap him in the car seat for a quick ride around the neighborhood to fall asleep? Becca says eliminate the props. Teaching your baby to fall asleep without pacifiers, bottles, or car rides allows them to self-soothe, so when they wake up 20 minutes into their nap, they can roll over and fall back asleep on their own.

Tip #3: It’s 5 am and your toddler is ready to roll for the day... to buy ourselves more precious sleep, we give them a sippy cup of chocolate milk, turn a show on and go back to bed. Yes, we might get an hour or so of sleep, but this teaches your child that as soon as they wake up, they get their “fix”. Becca suggests waiting at least 10 minutes before giving any drinks or shows or “fixes”. 

Need more help? Use code MOMFORCE to get $10 off Becca’s sleep course. And check out her website for a free napping calendar. 

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