Petite Sleep Academy Blog

Colic Colic is defined as: 3 hours. 3 days a week. 3 weeks in a row.   That means your child cries for 3 hours (usually straight hours, not spurts throughout the day) for 3/7 days of the week and it is consistent for at least 3 weeks in a row. The root of the issue is...

Crib Climbing At some point your child may start to climb out of the crib. As early as 12 month. It's something many parents dread. Ideally, kids should stay in their crib until they are 2.5 years of age. But if your child is relentless, I’ve got some crib climbing...

Parent Bedtime Routines We talk a lot about our child’s bedtime routine and the importance it has on sleep. But what about the parent’s bedtime routine? Raise your hand if you have a bedtime routine for yourself?  I covet my bedtime routine. Around 9-9:30pm I am...

Bedtime Routines Of course I heard about bedtime routines for children and remember my own growing up. But when I had my first, I didn’t consider that I could start a bedtime routine from birth. I mean I always pictured bedtime routines with kids more like preschool...

Toddler Naps Anyone really struggling with toddler naps? It’s no secret that naps can be tough at any age, but toddlers can bring a special flavor of struggle. I’ve got FIVE tips to help you with your toddler nap time struggles.      1. Consistency. Consistency will...