Sleep Products We Love

A child’s sleep environment is a HUGE piece of getting them to sleep well. We highly recommend that you consider the following items when creating, or recreating your child’s sleeping space. Honestly, even adding just one of the following suggestions to their space can be a game-changer.

Blackout The Room

Our favorite both affordable and effective product to blackout your child’s room are Blackout EZ Window Covers.

Use White Noise

Block out environmental noises that wake your child by using a white noise machine. The more affordable option, Homedics White Noise Machine has our seal of approval. The more expensive but amazing option, the Lectrofan High Fidelity White Noise Machine, provides ultimate support.

Orange and Red Lights

Only use orange or red lights in the bedroom during sleeping times.  Blue and white lights are sleep’s greatest enemies. I suggest using this red nightlight for your child if they ever request one.

The Hatch is a great option or any other red-hued nightlight you can find on Amazon or in Target.

Keep the baby cozy

For babies and toddlers who love to be swaddled or like a blanket, I encourage you to purchase the Halo SleepSack swaddle or the big kid SleepSack.

Free Tip: when your child is 2- 2.5 and starts trying to climb out of their bed, you can flip a Halo SleepSack around backward and it keeps them from taking off the SleepSack and from lifting their leg over the side rail.

For babies who are transitioning from a swaddle or Rock n’ Play, both the Merlin Magic Sleepsuit and the ZIpadee Zip have proven to make the transition much easier for some kiddos.

Lovey!

There should not be anything in your baby’s crib prior to their 1st birthday.  That does not mean a lovey cannot be introduced during stories, nursing, bottles, and play.  I encourage all of my clients to introduce a lovey as soon as possible.  They provide amazing comfort to most children. We love all things made by Jellycat but you can find other great brands too.