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How to Help Your Little One Get Through Daylight Saving Without a Problem ☀️

It’s that time of year again! No, not Thanksgiving or Christmas, but trust us, that time is coming. It’s Daylight Saving Time! Before you hit the panic button on your alarm clock, slow down and take a deep breath. We know it’s difficult enough to ‘fall back’ on your own, but helping your little ones adjust to the time change is equally, if not more difficult. 

Nicole Johnson from The Baby Sleep Site warns parents their little one’s internal clock won’t change and adapt naturally.

If you’re worried about the abrupt change, start easing your little one into a new routine a few days earlier and adjusting the time back 15 minutes at a time. That way, they won’t be jarred and confused when they have to go to bed an hour earlier on Sunday night. 

Otherwise, try your best to stick to a routine. If everything suddenly changes, your toddler won’t adapt organically. But if you ease them into something new, they might not notice the difference!

The Best and Safest Sleeping Positions Your Infant Needs to Try 🛏️

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Now that you know how to ace the time change, it’s time to talk about how your baby should sleep. The way your baby sleeps can impact their quality of sleep, as well as their health. I know, another rule, right? But thankfully, these baby sleeping positions are pretty easy to employ and might save your baby’s life. 

Back-to-Sleep

The World Health Organization recommends this position. It decreases the probabilty of SIDS. It’s just what it sounds like putting your baby on their back when they fall asleep.  

Back sleeping allows airways to remain open and lets babies breathe easier. This position also prevents babies from possibly suffocating themselves with their pillow or bedding. 

Side Sleeping

While many adults might opt for this sleeping position, the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages side sleeping for babies. This sleeping position is often the cause of SIDS. 

Your healthcare provider might suggest this position, as it is known to relieve gastroesophageal reflux, aid premature babies, and help with other medical conditions.

Tummy Sleeping

Tummy sleeping can also cause SIDS, as your infant’s airway is often blocked by a pillow or bedding when they’re in this position. 

If your baby can only sleep on their stomach, ensure their crib is empty of objects that can further obstruct their airways. The US National Institute of Child Health and Human Development suggests that parents only allow their babies to sleep on their stomachs when they’re fully supervised or having ‘tummy time’ on a mat. 

If your baby is a tummy sleeper, choose firm bedding so their faces don’t sink into the fabrics. 

Co-Sleeping

This sleeping method happens when a parent and a baby share the same sleeping space. Some parents want their babies to join them in the bed or use a bedside sleeper. While co-sleeping can create a secure bond between infant and parent, it can also cause SIDS, overheating, and potential harm to the baby. 

However, parents are also more aware of their baby’s breathing patterns and health while sharing a bed. 

Swaddling

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of these options, you might want to consider a swaddling technique. Wrap a baby in a blanket or cloth, snugly restraining their arms and legs. 

Infants feel secure with this technique. It reduces the risk of SIDS. Swaddling can also help your baby stay on their back throughout the night. Make sure that the swaddle isn’t too tight. If your baby starts to roll over when they’re in a swaddle, take them out of it immediately. 

No matter what sleeping position you decide on, always make sure to take the proper safety precautions before you leave your baby for the night:

Advent Calendars Hit the Shelves This Week! Here are The Best Choices for the Whole Family 🎁

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Before you get worried that we’re jumping the gun, don’t worry. It’s not Christmas season yet, but it is advent calendar time! Advent calendars are one of the best parts of the holiday season, in our opinion. They’re the gift that keeps on giving. If you play your cards correctly, you can find an advent calendar everyone in your family will love. Here are our favorite picks of the season:

Lego City 2023 Advent Calender

Bluey Advent Calender

for Moms: Classic Beauty Advent Calendar

Advent Calender Anthropologie

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These Easy Dinners Will Take the Stress off Your Plate and Good Food on Your Family’s 🍲

This month is about to get crazy. You just finished one holiday, we’re about to jump into the next two holidays, and it’s going to get dark around 4 p.m. soon. It’s time to take something off your plate, and that something is dinner. 

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala Meatballs

Instant Pot Mushroom Wild Rice Soup

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Lemon Shots 🍋 🥃

🛫The IDF conducted airstrikes in Jabalya on Tuesday and Wednesday, destroying several buildings, killing civilians, and hitting a refugee camp. An IDF statement explained the strikes targeted and killed Ibrahim Biari, a Hamas commander responsible for the original attacks. 

🏘️ The National Association of Realtors is guilty of conspiring with real estate commissions. A Kansas City jury concluded the NAR had inflated real estate commissions. The NAR will pay $1.78 billion in damages to the sellers of more than 260,000 homes.

🇪🇬 Hundreds of refugees passed through the Rafah border into Egypt on Wednesday. The gates between Rafah and Egypt opened for the first time. Egyptian and Palestinian officials agreed on a list of over 500 foreign nationals to leave Gaza. 

🧑‍⚖️ A 21-year-old student at Cornell University was charged on Tuesday for making threats in an online discussion board. Patrick Dai, a junior, threatened to ‘shoot up’ a campus building, as well as commit several acts of atrocities against Jewish students on the campus.

🎶 The Beatles released their final new song on Thursday. ‘Now and Then’ completes the series of songs written by John Lennon. The Beatles used digital technology to bring the band back together for the last time. The track features the late John Lennon and George Harrison. 

🏒 After Adam Johnson’s gruesome death last week, the NHL is discussing cut-resistant protection for their players. The AHL president and CEO, Scott Howson, said they were looking into creating neck guards for players, which will be mandatory starting January 1.

On Wednesdays, we shop at Walmart. In a new campaign promoting their early Black Friday sales, the Plastics reunited. Walmart announced next week’s sales with a tribute to the original “Mean Girls” cast. This ad might mean the return of the original Plastics on screen.