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How to sleep train your baby without a big struggle

Use these tips to get your baby to sleep through the night

Baby sleeping in a bed with their mouth open

Sleep can be hard to come by with a baby in the house, but most of us can agree that whether it be yours or your babies, no one does well with little sleep. Our bodies need rest so our cells can repair and renew themselves. Our brains require it so they can slow down and decompress at the end of the day. Getting enough sleep is crucial for people of all ages, but especially for parents of young children who struggle with getting enough sleep every day.

It’s for all these reasons and many more that many parents choose to sleep train. While baby sleep training tips are varied, sleep training is simply the act of training your infant to get to sleep and return to sleep in the night should they wake up. This is sometimes also referred to as self-soothing. While there are many methods to achieve the task of a self-soothing or sleep-trained baby, we thought we’d merge some of the best options on how to sleep train baby.
Sleep training versus night weaning

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How to create a birth plan: Your complete guide

Know what a birth plan is and how to make one so your delivery goes as smoothly as possible

The planning and preparation when having a baby are never ending. Deciding on names, a nursery theme, getting the nursery ready, throwing a baby shower, getting the hospital bag ready — it's a lot. One thing you don't want to skip over is making your birth plan.

From who you want at the hospital with you to how you'll manage pain — a birth plan checklist will be a help when having a baby. Here's how to create a birth plan so you feel as prepared as you can be to give birth.
What is a birth plan?

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How to change a diaper: Your simple step-by-step guide

Learn how to change a diaper like a pro

Babies and diapers go hand in hand. You may not want to change diapers, but you will. There isn't a way to avoid it. Not only will you be changing diapers a lot, but sometimes you'll be doing it on the go. Then, there's the weird places you'll be changing a diaper because you don't want to use the changing table in the public restroom.

With all this diaper changing going on, it's important to do it correctly. Yes, things can go wrong with a diaper change. Now, you're probably having an Uncle Jessie and Joey flashback, but don't worry we've not your step-by-step guide on how to change a diaper. So, just watch that iconic Full House episode for laughs.

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