The Shusher Blog

What’s in My Diaper Bag? Sleep Edition 😴
What’s in My Diaper Bag? Sleep Edition 😴
Spoiler: It’s full of magic… and maybe some crushed puffs.  Let me set the scene. You’re halfway through a Target run, you’ve had approximately three hours of sleep, your baby... Read more...
Building a Bedtime Routine Your Toddler Actually Wants to Follow (Without Turning It Into a Battle)
Building a Bedtime Routine Your Toddler Actually Wants to Follow (Without Turning It Into a Battle)
The Bedtime Olympics It’s 8:15 p.m. You’ve survived dinner, bath time, and at least three spontaneous dance parties. You dim the lights, whisper “time for bed,” and suddenly your toddler... Read more...
Older Sibling + New Baby: How to Maintain Sleep for Everyone in the House
Older Sibling + New Baby: How to Maintain Sleep for Everyone in the House
When “Sleep Like a Baby” Stops Being a Compliment You’ve finally got your toddler sleeping through the night. Then—surprise!—you bring home a new baby, and suddenly nobody is sleeping. The... Read more...
Traveling with Baby: How to Keep Sleep on Track While on the Move
Traveling with Baby: How to Keep Sleep on Track While on the Move
The Myth of the “Easy Travel Baby” You’ve seen them. Those angelic, sleeping babies on planes who make travel look effortless. Meanwhile, your baby is discovering new ways to protest... Read more...
Benefits of Using a Baby Sound Machine
Benefits of Using a Baby Sound Machine
When it comes to getting your baby to sleep through the night, every parent is willing to try just about anything. One effective tool that many parents swear by is... Read more...
Sleep Regression in Infants: Navigating Baby Sleep Challenges
Sleep Regression in Infants: Navigating Baby Sleep Challenges
Understanding Sleep Regression in Infants Just when you thought you had a handle on your baby's sleep, it happens. The 5-hour stretches are gone, replaced by a baby waking up... Read more...
What to Do When White Noise Doesn’t Work: Why a ‘Shhh’ Can Be More Soothing
What to Do When White Noise Doesn’t Work: Why a ‘Shhh’ Can Be More Soothing
If you’re a parent whose baby still won’t sleep despite the hum of a white noise machine playing through the night, you’re not alone. You set the tone, you dim... Read more...
How Long Should You Use a Sound Machine & Shushers? A Guide from Newborn to Toddler
How Long Should You Use a Sound Machine & Shushers? A Guide from Newborn to Toddler
As a parent you may be wondering: When do I stop using the sound machine? You set it up when baby was tiny, but now as they grow, naps change,... Read more...
How to Prevent Nasal Dryness When Flying or Traveling
How to Prevent Nasal Dryness When Flying or Traveling
If you’ve ever stepped off a plane feeling congested, dry, or uncomfortable, you’re not imagining it. Travel, especially air travel, creates the perfect conditions for nasal dryness, even for people... Read more...
The 3 A.M. Survival Guide: What Parents Do When Nothing Works
The 3 A.M. Survival Guide: What Parents Do When Nothing Works
The clock strikes 3 a.m. (again) Your eyes sting, your coffee supply is a distant memory, and your sweet baby looks wide-eyed and ready to host a midnight TED Talk.... Read more...
Best Saline Sprays for Dry Air, Heating Season & Air Conditioning
Best Saline Sprays for Dry Air, Heating Season & Air Conditioning
Dry air has a way of sneaking up on us. One day everything feels fine, and the next your nose feels irritated, tight, or uncomfortable, even if you’re not sick.... Read more...
Saline Spray for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Safe, Gentle Congestion Relief
Saline Spray for Kids: A Parent's Guide to Safe, Gentle Congestion Relief
If you're a parent, you know how quickly a stuffy nose can throw off an entire day (and night.) Congestion can make kids uncomfortable, disrupt sleep, and turn daily routines... Read more...